Physician, MD

Eligibility and Citizenship

This position is restricted to U.S. citizens. A Common Access Card (CAC) and clearance from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) are required.

The role requires on‑site duties at one of the MEPS locations.

• Estimated Starting Salary Range for Physician:
  Pay commensurate with experience.
• Full‑time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.

• Ensures compliance with OSHA, Privacy Act, USMEPCOM, DoD, and applicable service regulations.
• Conducts thorough medical record reviews, histories, and physical examinations per DoD standards; evaluates lab results, ensures accurate profiling, and coordinates with consultants and Service waiver authorities.
• Evaluates diagnostic test results to identify disqualifying conditions.
• Performs comprehensive in‑person medical histories for authorized applicants.
• 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.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on 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.
• 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 clinical privileges.
• One‑year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Successful completion of applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training is required.
• Occasional shift work (before 0600 or after 1800 hours) may be required.
• Occasional Saturdays may be required.
• To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent from a U.S. or Canadian school accredited by a recognized accrediting body.
• Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• After obtaining the degree, a candidate must have at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting.
• Applicants must possess at least three years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited programs; or full credit given for courses at a U.S. accredited institution.
• Must pass the pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass the pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.