Physician – General Medical Evaluations
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Job Description
Company Description
Take your medical expertise beyond the traditional clinical setting. Travel internationally to conduct general medical disability evaluations for Veterans and service members, applying your clinical judgment in a unique examination-focused role.
At International SOS Government Medical Services, you'll support healthcare programs that improve patient care and operational readiness across the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 1984, International SOS operates in more than 90 countries, delivering healthcare, medical assistance, emergency response, and workforce support services worldwide.
Job Description
As a Physician supporting international disability examinations, you'll assess medical conditions potentially connected to military service through clinical evaluations, diagnostic testing, and medical record reviews. Your focus will be on examination findings and documentation rather than ongoing patient treatment.
Assignments are offered on an as-needed, independent contractor basis, with no permanent relocation or full-time commitment required.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct general medical examinations to assess health status, illnesses, and injuries potentially associated with military service.
Review medical histories and records, perform clinical assessments, and order or interpret diagnostic testing as appropriate.
Refer individuals for additional specialized evaluations when necessary.
Complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and supporting clinical documentation in accordance with established guidelines.
Maintain accurate medical records, securely submit examination findings daily, and close assigned cases within 48 hours.
Coordinate with clinical leadership to maintain examination quality and adherence to established clinical standards.
Training specific to the VA disability examination process will be arranged.
Qualifications
Medical degree (MD or DO) with at least one year of post-qualification experience.
Current license to practice medicine in the United States, a U.S. territory, or Canada.
- Experience assessing, diagnosing, and treating adult patients.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment, and communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.
Valid U.S. passport or passport from your country of record.
Ability to travel internationally for assigned examinations.
Preferred
Board certified or board eligible in a medical specialty.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Compensation Disclaimer
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.
Benefits Language (FTE Roles)
Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Work Location: Various Locations
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$318k (367 salary observations; 3,309 listings), vs ~$308k nationally (10,608 salary observations; 63,751 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Texas vs national | $318k median in Texas | $308k nationally (+3%)367 state / 10,608 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Texas | 1,575 active | 22,581 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| General Medicine hiring demand | #26 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 21 days · 6% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 123 postings, 220 closed |
| New General Medicine listings | 91 in the last 30 days | 24 the 30 days before (+279%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | −3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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