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Physician - Buffalo NY
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/09/17
GTW CONSULTANTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC Company Job Title: Physician MEPS Chenega Job Title: Physician Clearance: Background Check Location: Buffalo, NY Reports To: Program Manager FLSA Status: Exempt, PRN, Prepared Date: 08-05-2015 Approved Date: 08-05-2015 Summary: The Physician shall provide personal services for Fee Basis Providers (FBP) who shall perform medical histories, physical examinations, and reviews of required medical tests and documents pertaining to consultations and medical histories on applicants of the Armed Forces at 66 Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) and processing facility for the United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM). The mission of the USMEPCOM is to process applicants for the Armed Forces of the United States. The Command administers over 350,000 physical examinations annually at 66 MEPS and processing sites located throughout the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, to support the mission of the Armed Forces recruiting services for the Departments of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ( Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position) Medical histories; physical examinations; reviews of required medical tests and documents pertaining to consultations and medical histories; assessing applicant medical documentation and rendering their medical opinion on an applicants medical qualification for serving in the Armed Forces by using qualification standards set forth by Department of Defense policy under the general supervision of the MEPS Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or designated representative; and to provide medical expertise in the MEPS medical section during CMO and assistant CMO (ACMO) absences, if authorized as a Fee Basis CMO (FB-CMO) under the guidance of the MEPS Commander and/or MEPS Operations Officer. When acting as the FB-CMO, the FBP shall attend the local inter-service recruiting council meeting as required to discuss MEPS specific medical issues when requested by the MEPS Commander. The FB-CMO shall provide technical advice and guidance to the MEPS medical section when requested by the MEPS Commander or medical staff. While serving in the role of FB-CMO, additional duties include, but are not limited to providing medical/technical guidance in the MEPS or processing site medical section in conjunction with the MEPS Operations Officer, requesting consultations, and attending meetings as requested by the MEPS Commander. The FBP shall not have the authority to supervise or give administrative direction to MEPS or processing facility personnel. The FBPs will only conduct physical examinations and not give any advice to applicants regarding their Armed Forces choice of service. Other duties as assigned. Non-Essential Duties Other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: Requires moderate supervision and may at times supervise others. Minimum Qualifications: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.) Must be a Physician MD/DO, with a current unrestricted license from any one of the 50 U.S. States, the District of Columbia, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands is acceptable and be privileged by the USMEPCOM Command Surgeon. This license will be current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid, and unencumbered (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction). Possess a current certification of Basic Life Support Training from the American Heart Association. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The FBP shall possess computer skills necessary to access and update electronic applicant medical documentation, access and respond to e-mail communications, and use internet sites as required to obtain information on medical issues or gain information from organizations involved in accessing personnel into the Armed Forces. Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce. Ethics: Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise. Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Native preference under PL 93-638. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.