Physician Assistant – MEPS Medical Examiner

USMEPCOM; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

USMEPCOM is seeking a Physician Assistant to perform applicant physical examinations and assist with medical processing at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). You will maintain confidentiality, conduct comprehensive medical histories, and perform procedures to determine military suitability.

The role requires NCCPA certification, an active PA license, and experience with clinical evaluation, documentation, and coordination with the medical staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of work as a certified physician assistant
• Education must meet ARC-PA accreditation requirements
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required
• Active license/registration as a Physician Assistant in US jurisdictions
• Experience with clinical evaluation, physical examinations, and care management

Responsibilities

• Perform applicant physical examinations and assist with medical processing at MEPS
• Maintain applicant confidentiality and professionalism in medical dept.
• Conduct medical histories for prescreened applicants
• Conduct medical procedures to evaluate military suitability
• Update medical staff and input data into applicant database
• Prepare documentation assessing fitness for service
• Inspect previously qualified applicants at enlistment and other times as required
• Conduct post-processing inspections per fitness standards
• Deliver a range of professional direct health care duties in general medicine

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Patient assessment

Medical documentation

Communication

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Tools

MHS GENESIS

Job description

USMEPCOM is seeking a Physician Assistant to perform applicant physical examinations and assist with medical processing at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). You will maintain confidentiality, conduct comprehensive medical histories, and perform procedures to determine military suitability.

The role requires NCCPA certification, an active PA license, and experience with clinical evaluation, documentation, and coordination with the medical staff.