Physician, MD, DO

Cherokee Nation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Nation in Seattle, WA is seeking a Physician to provide comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants. The ideal candidate will conduct detailed histories, physical exams, and interpret diagnostic tests while ensuring compliance with all relevant standards.

This full-time position includes benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage, with a starting salary commensurate with experience. On-site duties at MEPS locations are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain current BLS training and certification.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Successful completion of Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants.
• Reviews medical records and conducts detailed histories and physical exams.
• Evaluates diagnostic test results and informs applicants of abnormal findings.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Life Support certification

Medical exam and diagnostic test interpretation

Strong communication skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

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.

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. This position requires on-site duties at one of these MEPS locations.

To see if there's a MEPS location near you, click on the Battalion site here - MEPS Locations

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Salary Range for Physician: Pay 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.

Physician 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 the prescreening process and received authorization to proceed.
• Assess 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 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.
• 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 hours) may be required.
• Occasionally may be required to work Saturdays.
• To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.
• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in t