Physician, MD, DO

Cherokee Federal; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

401K options

Job summary

A federal contracting company is seeking a Physician to conduct comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants in Seattle. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with medical standards, detailed physical assessments, and documentation of findings. Candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine degree and a current medical license. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with full-time on-site duties required at local MEPS locations. A commitment to patient care and regulatory compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Must provide documentation to verify U.S. citizenship or legal residency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• At least one year of supervised clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants.
• Review medical records and conduct detailed histories and physical exams.
• Assess applicants for disqualifying conditions through diagnostic tests.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Medical Evaluation

Patient Care

Diagnosis

Treatment Planning

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Current, unrestricted medical license from a U.S. state

3 years of graduate training in the relevant specialty

Job description

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Overview

Provides comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants, ensuring full compliance with OSHA, Privacy Act, DoD, and USMEPCOM standards. Reviews medical records, conducts detailed histories and physical exams, interprets diagnostic tests, and identifies disqualifying conditions. Assesses all body systems, determines the need for additional exams, communicates abnormal findings to applicants, and updates medical staff for accurate database documentation.

Locations

On-site duties at MEPS locations. To see if a MEPS location is near you, refer to the Battalion site.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated starting salary range for Physician is commensurate with experience. Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Responsibilities

• 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 prescreening and received authorization to proceed.
• Assesses applicants for injuries, deformities, defects, and disorders across all body systems, including dental, psychiatric, and 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.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities

• 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.
• All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification 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.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Successful completion of applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training is required to access the MHS GENESIS System within 30 days of onboarding and/or as required.
• Occasional shift work (before 0600 or after 1800) may be required; occasional Saturdays may be required.
• To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or equivalent from an accredited school. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. education or evidenced by applicable credentials.
• Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• After obtaining the degree, at least one year of supervised clinical experience (internship or first-year residency).
• 3 years of graduate training in the specialty or equivalent experience and training.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: If using foreign education, credentials must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. education or full credit given by a U.S. accredited institution.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Additional

• Must pass the pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Legal Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status. Some openings may require access to government buildings or military installations and pre-employment qualifications per Cherokee Federal.