Physician (General Practice).

USMEPCOM; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

USMEPCOM in Milwaukee seeks a Physician (General Practice) to manage medical screenings for applicants, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with DoD standards. The physician will review records, interpret lab results, and communicate findings to applicants.

A strong license and supervised clinical experience are required. Responsibilities include conducting histories and exams, evaluating medical data, and ensuring accurate entry into the MEPS database.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from US/Canada accredited by a recognized body.
• Current, full and unrestricted medical license to practice in the U.S. or territories.
• At least one year of supervised clinical experience after degree.
• Education from a US/Canada-accredited school or equivalent recognized abroad.
• Credentials reviewed by Headquarters, USMEPCOM before final offer.

Responsibilities

• Convey updates to medical staff for entry into the MEPS applicant database.
• Ensure OSHA and Privacy Act compliance with USMEPCOM and DoD standards.
• Conduct medical records review, histories and exams per DoD standards; interpret labs; coordinate with consultants.
• Evaluate diagnostic results to identify disqualifying conditions.
• Perform comprehensive in-person histories after prescreening and authorization.
• Assess injuries/conditions across body systems and conduct orthopedic-neurological exam.
• Inform applicants of abnormal findings via consultation or written communication.

Education

MD/DO (US/Canada)

Unrestricted license

Clinical training year

Accredited school

Credentialing review

Job description

• As a Physician (General Practice), you will:
• Convey updates to medical staff for entry into the USMEPCOM-specific applicant database.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and Privacy Act standards, including those set by USMEPCOM, the Department of Defense, and applicable service regulations.
• Conduct 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.
• Evaluate diagnostic test results conducted by the MEPS medical department to identify potential disqualifying conditions.
• Perform 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.
• Determine the need for further physical examination of identified problem areas.
• Directly inform applicants of abnormal findings through personal consultation or written communication.

Duties

• As a Physician (General Practice), you will:
• Convey updates to medical staff for entry into the USMEPCOM-specific applicant database.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and Privacy Act standards, including those set by USMEPCOM, the Department of Defense, and applicable service regulations.
• Conduct 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.
• Evaluate diagnostic test results conducted by the MEPS medical department to identify potential disqualifying conditions.
• Perform 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.
• Determine the need for further physical examination of identified problem areas.
• Directly inform applicants of abnormal findings through personal consultation or written communication.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has been designated as non-sensitive and requires a personnel security investigation.
• Degree: This 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 experience providing direct service in a clinical setting.
• Licensure: Applicant 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, applicant must have required credentials reviewed and initial medical services appointment made by the Headquarters, United States Military Entrance Processing Command.
• This position requires occasional shift work (before 0600 or after 1800 hours) may be required.
• This position may require you to work occasional weekends.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP)/Drug Testing position. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing.
• 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.
• All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and education requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Basic Requirement For GP 13 Physician:

Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of your transcripts in your application package.)

Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. (NOTE: You must provide an unexpired copy of your license in your application package.)

Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. (NOTE: You must provide proof in your application package.)

In Addition To Meeting The Basic Requirement Above, To Qualify For This Position You Must Also Meet The Qualification Requirements Listed Below:

Experience/Training

Experience/Training: Applicants must possess 3 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training. (NOTE: You must provide proof in your application package.)

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

In order to qualify for this position, based on your education, education substitution, or combination of education and experience, you must have either completed the education requirement, or will complete this requirement within 30 days from the closing date of this announcement. If you will not complete this requirement within 30 days from the closing date of this announcement, you will be rated as Not Qualified for this position.

You must provide appropriate documentation to reflect when you will meet the education requirement. Appropriate documentation includes: (1) Resume indicating your projected completion/graduation date; (2) Transcripts indicating your projected completion/graduation date; (3) A letter signed by the institutions registrar indicating your projected completion/graduation date.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• One year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a Medical Career Field position.
• Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Federal Government and requirements are met.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.