Physician Local Assignment

Cherokee Federal; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a physician with DoD- and USMEPCOM-aligned experience to evaluate MEPS applicants. The role requires an active medical license in the US, BLS certification, and completion of required MHS GENESIS training.

Responsibilities include reviewing records, conducting histories and exams, and coordinating with medical staff. The position emphasizes strict adherence to OSHA and Privacy Act standards, with occasional shift hours and potential onboarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification sponsored by the American Heart Association.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with applicable accreditation; foreign education evaluated for equivalency as needed.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted medical license in US states or territories.
• Minimum 3 years of graduate training in the specialty or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants, ensuring compliance with OSHA, Privacy Act, DoD, and USMEPCOM standards.
• Review medical records, conduct histories and physical exams, interpret diagnostic tests, and identify disqualifying conditions.
• Assess all body systems, determine the need for additional exams, communicate abnormal findings to applicants, and update medical staff for accurate database documentation.
• Ensure OSHA and Privacy Act standards compliance, conduct thorough medical record reviews, and coordinate with consultants and service waiver authorities as required.
• Evaluate diagnostic test results to identify potential disqualifying conditions.
• Perform in-person medical histories for applicants who completed prescreening and were authorized to proceed.
• Assess injuries, deformities, defects, and disorders across body systems and conduct orthopedic-neurological exams.
• Inform applicants of abnormal findings and convey updates to medical staff for USMEPCOM database entry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

Medical license

MHS GENESIS training

Clinical experience

Education

MD/DO degree

US/Canada accreditation

Foreign education evaluation

Job description

Overview

A government contract restricts this position to U.S. citizens. This position requires a Common Access Card (CAC) and the ability to pass the DoD clearance process to obtain a CAC.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants, ensuring compliance with OSHA, Privacy Act, DoD, and USMEPCOM standards.
• Review medical records, conduct histories and physical exams, interpret diagnostic tests, and identify disqualifying conditions.
• Assess all body systems, determine the need for additional exams, communicate abnormal findings to applicants, and update medical staff for accurate database documentation.
• Ensure OSHA and Privacy Act standards compliance, conduct thorough medical record reviews, and coordinate with consultants and service waiver authorities as required.
• Evaluate diagnostic test results to identify potential disqualifying conditions.
• Perform in-person medical histories for applicants who completed prescreening and were authorized to proceed.
• Assess injuries, deformities, defects, and disorders across body systems and conduct orthopedic-neurological exams.
• Inform applicants of abnormal findings and convey updates to medical staff for USMEPCOM database entry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, Skills & Abilities

• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determinations based on background investigations.
• Designation as non-sensitive requiring a personnel security investigation.
• All health care providers must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training/certification sponsored by the American Heart Association.
• Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS.
• Must meet credentialing requirements and obtain/maintain clinical privileges.
• One-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Successful completion of applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training to access MHS GENESIS within 30 days of onboarding.
• Occasional shift work outside standard hours; occasional Saturdays may be required.
• Education/experience: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (US/Canada) or equivalent, with applicable accreditation; foreign education evaluated for equivalency as needed.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted medical license/registration in US states or territories.
• Minimum 3 years of graduate training in the specialty or equivalent experience.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the credentials have been evaluated for equivalency to US education.

Must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.

Company Information

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is part of Cherokee Federal—the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs focus on solving complex challenges and serving the government’s mission.

To learn more, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Candidates must meet Cherokee Federal's pre-employment qualifications.