Supervisory Physician (Medical Evaluation Board)

Defense Health Agency; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced Leave Accrual

Student Loan repayment

Salary negotiation available

Job summary

Defense Health Agency is seeking a civilian Supervisory Physician (Medical Evaluation Board) at Fort Gordon, GA. The role leads the MEB outpatient clinic, oversees fitness-for-duty evaluations, and directs narrative summaries and medical board consultations with modern guidance and professional autonomy.

US citizenship and board certification are required, with an active medical license in the US. This federal civilian appointment offers competitive compensation and benefits, with direct hire

Qualifications

• Must be US citizen and board certified in a medical specialty.
• Must hold a current, active, unrestricted medical license in the US.
• Degree must be from an accredited US/Canada medical school or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Outpatient Clinic as Senior Supervisory Physician.
• Oversee fitness-for-duty evaluations, MEBs, and TDRL with independent clinical judgment.
• Dictate narratives, addendums, and medical board consultations; ensure PEB standards.

Skills

US Citizenship

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) / Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Medical license in US jurisdiction

Job description

Overview

Serve as a civilian Supervisory Physician (Medical Evaluation Board) with the Department of Defense at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA.

• Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal employees only)
• Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Direct Hire Solicitation

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.

• 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.

Salary

Salary: Up to- $335,000 per year

Benefits

Benefits: https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/

Position available for a full-time civilian Supervisory Physician (Medical Evaluation Board) at Fort Gordon, adjacent to Augusta, Georgia, famous for its major attraction, The Masters Golf Tournament. Ft. Gordon has a moderate year-round climate and offers proximity to metropolitan areas, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. The Augusta area is a growing community with an excellent quality of life. A wide variety of cultural and outdoor recreational activities are readily available locally, and many more are easily accessible from the coast to the mountains. Augusta has a vibrant professional medical environment, including the Medical College of Georgia and other referral medical centers. The cost of living is quite reasonable, with quality homes at good prices.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Senior Supervisory Physician and technical expert for the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Outpatient Clinic. Operates with maximum professional latitude and independent clinical judgment to oversee fitness-for-duty evaluations, Medical Evaluation Boards, and Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL), and responsible for the dictation of narrative summaries, addendums, dictating responses to concerns raised by soldiers and the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) or Physical Disability Agency (PDA).

1. MEB Clinical Leadership & Case Management

• Direct Operations: Provide clinical and technical direction to MEB clinic staff.
• Conduct Evaluations: Coordinate and perform comprehensive fitness-for-duty, MEB, and TDRL evaluations. Review medical records, interpret diagnostic tests, and order specialty consultations.
• Determine Readiness: Apply extensive knowledge of Army officer skills, Enlisted Military Occupational Specialties (MOS), and command-level readiness criteria to analyze complex medical cases.
• Ensure Quality Documentation: Dictate and review comprehensive Narrative Summaries (NARSUMs) and medical board consultations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) standards.

2. Specialized Clinical Consultation & Medical Assessment

• Consult on Complex Cases: Collaborate with and advise other physicians (Family Medicine, Psychiatry, etc.) to resolve highly complex, difficult, or conflicting medical evidence.
• Comprehensive Outpatient Care: Perform routine, complex, and emergency intakes, diagnostic evaluations, and medical assessments.
• Referrals & Care Coordination: Direct patients to appropriate medical or mental health providers inside and outside the Medical Treatment Facility.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Maintain expert-level knowledge of medical literature and apply developments to clinical practices.

3. Clinic Supervision & Personnel Management

• Superve Staff: Perform first-line supervisory duties for clinic personnel (including Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners).
• Lead Personnel Administration: Set performance standards, conduct evaluations, schedule training/leave, and initiate personnel actions (hiring, promotions, and disciplinary measures).
• Manage Workflow: Assign daily tasks, establish team priorities, and review completed work for timeliness and policy compliance.
• Maintain Standards: Implement Equal Opportunity guidelines, Internal Controls, and Joint Commission quality assurance policies.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required
• Board Certified in a Medical Specialty
• 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
• Must have 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.