Family Nurse Practitioner - NP or PA New

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) is proud to present a potential opportunity for Civilian Advanced Practice Clinicians, Nurse Practitioners 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 New Orleans, LA, 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

For Nurse Practitioners:

• Any active Nurse Practitioner State license
• Degree: Master's degree in nursing
• Education: Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Certification: Certified in the (state specialty requirement here, i.e. FNP) as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate.

For Physician Assistants

• Any active Physician Assistant State license
• Education: Masters 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).

Company Overview:

At SHR, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission. 

 EOE / Disabled / Veterans