Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) is proud to present a potential opportunity for Civilian Advanced Practice Clinicians, and Physicians Assistants, to support the mission of the United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM). In this vital role, you will help ensure that America’s sons and daughters who answer the call to serve are medically qualified to defend our nation.

USMEPCOM processes more than 250,000 medical evaluations each year, serving as the gateway for applicants entering the Regular and Reserve components of the Armed Forces. By joining our team, you will directly contribute to strengthening the readiness of the U.S. Military and safeguarding the future of our Armed Forces.

This position is based in North Chicago, IL, where you will play a direct role in ensuring the next generation of service members is medically ready. At times, you may have the opportunity to lend your expertise at other MEPS locations regionally or nationwide as available.

Duties:

• Play a vital role in the mission of USMEPCOM—helping ensure that only the most qualified and medically fit applicants join the U.S. Armed Forces to defend our nation.
• Support the enlistment process by guiding applicants through aptitude testing, medical evaluations, security screenings, administrative processing, and ultimately, their transition into service.
• Conduct critical medical reviews—including applicant histories, medical evaluations, and analysis of test results—to uphold the medical standards established by Congress and the Military Services, ensuring the readiness and strength of America’s fighting force.

Schedule

• Serve during standard U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) hours, typically 0600–1700, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend duty in support of the mission.
• Shifts range between 5 and 10 consecutive hours within the MEPS operating schedule, giving you a predictable and structured workday.
• Duty schedules are provided 30 days in advance, ensuring clarity and work-life balance.
• Enjoy all 11 Federal Holidays off, while contributing to a mission that directly supports our Armed Forces.

Requirements

• Experience: Two years in the last three years prior clinical primary care, urgent care or emergency medicine experience
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Any active Physician Assistant State license
• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Education: Graduate from an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• Certification: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants (NCCPA).

Elevate your career with Spectrum Healthcare Resources, where every day brings the opportunity to serve our nation's heroes with excellence and compassion. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional care in a military environment unlike any other!

For More Information Contact:

Laura Hatcher

314-744-4156

Laura_Hatcher@spectrumhealth.com

Company Overview:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

EOE/Disabled/Veterans

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