Physician Local Assignment

Position Highlights: Predictable hours, Zero call, Onsite at the assigned MEPCOM location Monday- Friday: 8 hour Day shift No Overtime, No Call, No Billing, No Choas, No Long-Term Patient management *“A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens. This position requires a Common Access Card (CAC), and the ability to pass the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) clearance process to acquire a Common Access Card (CAC)."* 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. Position Highlights: Shape the readiness of America’s Armed Forces Predictable hours -, zero call, Onsite at the MEPCOM location Monday- Friday 8 hour days The Cherokee Nation values a service-driven community National infrastructure and responsive operations team Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Full Time Salary Range for ​Physician​: $208,000- $230,000 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 Include: 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. 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 ​​Physician​ Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 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, Doct…