MEPS Physician (MD/DO) - Military Medical Evaluator

Cherokee Federal; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 208,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6% 401(k) match

PTO and paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Basic life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a physician to join the MEPS medical evaluation team in a full-time, on-site role at Columbus, OH or Indianapolis, IN. The position requires MD or DO credentials and relevant military medical process experience to ensure compliance with OSHA, Privacy Act, and DoD standards.

Starting salary ranges from $208,000 to $249,000 annually, with benefits including 401(k), health insurance, PTO, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Must hold MD or DO degree from US/Canada or equivalent.
• Requires 3 years of graduate training in the specialty to be filled.

Responsibilities

• Ensure OSHA and Privacy Act compliance per DoD and USMEPCOM standards.
• Review medical records, histories, physical exams, and lab results per DoD standards.
• Identify disqualifying conditions and communicate findings to applicants.
• Access and update the MEPS applicant database with accurate information.
• Perform in-person histories and comprehensive exams for prescreened applicants.
• Assess injuries and disorders across body systems, including dental/psychiatric.

Education

MD/DO degree or equivalent

3 years graduate training in specialty

Tools

Epic/EHR systems

Cerner EHR

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking a physician to join the MEPS medical evaluation team in a full-time, on-site role at Columbus, OH or Indianapolis, IN. The position requires MD or DO credentials and relevant military medical process experience to ensure compliance with OSHA, Privacy Act, and DoD standards.

Starting salary ranges from $208,000 to $249,000 annually, with benefits including 401(k), health insurance, PTO, and professional development support.