Physician (disability Evaluation)

Department of the Army

Fort Knox, Kentucky; Fort Sam Houston, Texas Other $123,077 – $400,000 Closes Oct 28, 2026

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Physician for the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), The Adjutant General Directorate Physical Disability Agency Fort Sam Houston, Texas or Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Duties

  • Adjudicate soldier fitness based on medical records and Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) case files of Active Duty, Army Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers who have been referred due to not meeting retention standards
  • Ensure uniform application of medical and regulatory aspects of the disability system.
  • Serve as medical adjudicative member on both informal and formal boards based on medical review of all case documents and evidence.
  • Investigate the nature, cause, degree of severity and probably permanency and compensability of disabilities of each solider referred to Physician Evaluation Board (PEB).
  • Participates in formal hearings, including in-person, telephonic or video-conference forums.

Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Required Documents

Prepare these documents before applying. Always confirm the exact list on the official announcement, as requirements vary by position:

  • As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
  • Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
  • For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume. 2.
  • Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience.
  • If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.

About this role

The Physician (disability Evaluation) position with the Department of the Army is based in Fort Knox, Kentucky. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The role pays $123,077 to $400,000 per year.

Day to day, the work involves serving as medical adjudicative member on both informal and formal boards based on medical review of all case documents and evidence. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal medicine experience this Physician (disability Evaluation) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Physician (disability Evaluation) position with the Department of the Army in Fort Knox, Kentucky, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

At $123,077 to $400,000 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Based in Fort Knox, Kentucky, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on October 28, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Army
Job Type Other
Location Fort Knox, Kentucky; Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Salary $123,077 – $400,000
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Oct 28, 2026
Posted Jun 8, 2026
Source ID DAHT261888075451
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