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Cherokee Federal
Baltimore, Maryland

Physician, MD/ DO

Family MedicineIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$208k-$249k

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Posted 57m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Physician, MD, DO

Position Summary

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. This position requires on-site duties at one of these MEPS locations.

Locations Hiring for Part-time Positions

  • Baltimore, MD
  • Tampa, FL
  • Boston, MA
  • Portland, ME

Job Details

  • Must be able to work 2-3 days per week, ideally pick up a Monday or Friday

Shift

  • 401(k) match offered
  • PTO offered
  • 11 paid federal holidays

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Salary Range for Physician, MD, DO: $208,000- $249,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights Include

  • Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
  • Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
  • Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Professional development, training, and certification support
  • Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

Includes the Following

  • 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory/management authority

Basic Qualifications

Leadership & Team Development

  • This position has been designated as non-sensitive and requires a personnel security investigation.
  • A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.

Training & Development

  • 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).
  • 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, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; the Association of American Medical Colleges; the Liaison Committee on Medical Education; the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.

  • Applicants must possess 3 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • 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.
  • Occasional shift work (before 0600 or after 1800 hours) may be required.
  • Occasionally may be required to work Saturdays.
  • Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
  • In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position, you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
  • Preference is given to candidates who meet the above qualifications and:
  • Have a CAC (Common Access Card) or PIV (Personal Identity Verification Card)
  • 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.
  • After obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i. e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.
  • This position requires a Common Access Card (CAC), the ability to pass the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) clearance to acquire a Common Access Card (CAC).
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) facilities is preferred.
  • Familiarity with military medical standards, medical processing procedures, and the use of military-specific documentation systems.
  • Proficiency in EHR systems (e. g., Epic, Cerner).
  • Preference given to candidates who meet the above qualifications and have a CAC (Common Access Card) or PIV (Personal Identity Verification Card)

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.

Company Information

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes.

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies.

For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

#CherokeeFederal

Cherokee Federal is a military-friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer: 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 pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at careers@cherokee-federal.com.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive medical evaluations and physical examinations for MEPS applicants to ensure compliance with DoD and USMEPCOM standards. Interprets diagnostic tests, identifies disqualifying conditions, and documents findings accurately within the medical database.

Requirements

Requires a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and at least 3 years of graduate training or equivalent experience. Must hold a current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license and be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical evaluationMedical record reviewDiagnostic test interpretationOSHA complianceDoD standardsClinical documentationPatient communicationMedical history assessment

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$229k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $218k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$208k–$249kFamily Medicine median $275k (middle half $250k–$303k)121 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$218k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Maryland50 active2,620 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 32% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland Physician listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 9% offer loan repayment387 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#10 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed
New Family Medicine listings2,046 in the last 30 days1,408 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

43 jobs · 37 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
56%
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
21%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,582 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Cherokee Federal

Business Consulting and Services
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) match up to 6%
Paid time off
11 paid federal holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,762/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.