Physician (General Practice)

U.S. Department of Defense; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense agency is seeking a Chief Medical Officer to oversee medical evaluations at Military Entrance Processing Stations. This role requires a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree, relevant supervisory experience, and an unrestricted medical license. The responsibilities include ensuring compliance with medical standards, conducting comprehensive medical histories, and informing applicants of their health status. The position requires flexibility with hours, including occasional shift work and travel to support staffing shortages.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree for a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from an accredited school.
• Must have at least 1 year of supervised experience in a clinical setting.
• Must maintain all required medical licenses and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and Privacy Act standards.
• Conduct thorough medical reviews and evaluations.
• Directly inform applicants of abnormal findings.

Skills

Medical licenses

Basic Life Support certification

Clinical evaluation

Compliance knowledge

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Medical Occupation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position:

Serves as Chief Medical Officer at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).

This position will be filled on a permanent basis.

Duties

• Ensures compliance with OSHA and Privacy Act standards, including those set by USMEPCOM, the Department of Defense, and applicable service regulations.
• Conducts thorough medical record reviews, histories, and physical examinations per Department of Defense standards; evaluates lab results, ensures accurate profiling, and coordinates with consultants and Service waiver authorities.
• Evaluates diagnostic test results conducted by the MEPS medical department to identify potential disqualifying conditions.
• Performs comprehensive in-person medical histories for applicants who have completed the prescreening process and received authorization to proceed.
• Assess applicants for injuries, deformities, defects, and disorders across all body systems, including dental, psychiatric, behavioral, and conducts a standardized orthopedic‑neurological exam.
• Determines the need for further physical examination of identified problem areas.
• Directly informs applicants of abnormal findings through personal consultation or written communication.
• Conveys updates to medical staff for entry into the USMEPCOM‑specific applicant database.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Degree: The position requires a degree for a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicant's graduation.
• Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree, an applicant must have had and completed at least 1 year of supervised experiences providing direct service in a clinical setting.
• Licensure: Applicants must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Credentials: Prior to a final job offer, applicants must have required credentials reviewed and initial medical services appointment made by the Headquarters, United States Military Entrance Processing Command.
• Complete and maintain current Basic Life Support certification.
• Must maintain all regulatory required certifications/licenses.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel which may require travel to other MEPS to cover staffing shortages.
• Credentials: The Chief Medical Officer must maintain an active, unrestricted, state medical license at all times, which includes completion of CME credits as mandated by individual states.
• Occasional shift work (before 0600 or after 1800 hours) may be required.
• Occasionally may be required to work Saturdays.
• Successful completion of applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training is required in order to access the MHS GENESIS System within 30 days of on‑boarding and/or as required.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Statement OGE‑450 Form upon entering the position and annually.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP)/Drug Testing position. This position is subject to a pre‑employment screening, and random testing.
• One year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one‑year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.