Physician

Advanced Chenega Services•San Antonio, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician performs medical histories and physical examinations and reviews required medical tests and documents related to consultations and medical histories. The role assesses applicants’ medical documentation, records health-history findings, and provides medical opinions on applicants’ fitness for the programs for which they are applying. The Physician applies accession medical standards to determine applicants’ medical qualifications and suitability for military service, while treating applicants with dignity and providing “Red Carpet Treatment.” The position also involves participating in local MEPS medical peer reviews, following applicable privacy requirements and installation policies, and accessing and updating electronic medical documentation. The Physician uses email and internet resources to obtain and communicate information about medical issues, communicates effectively with applicants and other providers, and completes other assigned duties.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from a medical school in the United States or Canada, or from a school approved/accredited by LCME or COCA, or evidence of ECFMG certification.
Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency.
Current unrestricted license from one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
At least one year of postgraduate experience within the last two years.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, including a hands-on skills session.
Computer skills to access and update electronic medical documentation, email, and internet sites, including keyboard entry of medical records, consults, and applicant medical processing.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with all parties and other providers.
Ability to plan and use time effectively, exercise judgment, and make sound decisions.
Initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, and social sensitivity.
Ability to complete Genesis training requirements for medical documentation.
Experience collecting, organizing, recording, and communicating health histories and administering mental health screening questionnaires.
Knowledge of diagnostic procedures across medical and healthcare fields, including obstetrics and gynecology, otolaryngology, pediatrics, orthopedics, internal medicine, and mental health.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds and required close vision.

Responsibilities

Conduct medical histories and physical examinations.
Review required medical tests and documents related to consultations and medical histories.
Obtain a thorough health history from each applicant and record findings.
Assess applicant medical documentation and provide a medical opinion on the applicant’s medical fitness for the programs for which they are applying.
Apply accession medical standards to determine applicants’ medical qualifications and suitability for military service.
Treat applicants with the highest regard for their dignity and use the “Red Carpet Treatment” philosophy.
Follow applicable Privacy Act and HIPAA requirements.
Participate in local MEPS medical peer reviews.
Comply with installation policies and procedures.
Access and update electronic medical documentation.
Access and respond to email and use internet sites as needed to obtain medical information.
Communicate effectively with all parties and other providers.
Complete other duties as assigned.