Physician; General Practice

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position will be filled on a permanent basis.

• 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.

• 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.
• A pre‑placement medical examination/physical is 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.