Job Type
Full-time
Description
Location: Puyallup Tribal Health Authority | Tacoma, WA
Status: Full-Time/Exempt
Hiring Salary Range: $243,424.00 - $250,726.72 base salary + applicable differentials
Position Close Date: November 10, 2026
We are seeking a compassionate
Family Medicine Physician (MD or DO) to join our collaborative team, deliver comprehensive patient-centered care, and help shape the next generation of healthcare providers through education and mentorship.
How You'll Make an Impact:- Provide comprehensive, compassionate care by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a broad range of medical, obstetric, psychiatric, and surgical conditions within the scope of credentialing. Educate and counsel patients and families, coordinate referrals, and ensure appropriate follow-up care.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, precept mid-level clinicians as needed, provide backup consultation to fellow PTHA providers, and participate in the after-hours on-call rotation.
- Support medical education and workforce development by precepting medical students and residents through the PTHA Family Medicine Residency Program and collaborating with medical schools as adjunct faculty when opportunities are available.
- Perform hospital rounding for PTHA patients as scheduled; responsibilities are limited to rounding.
- Participate in peer review, quality improvement initiatives, and organizational reporting processes to support safe, effective, high-quality patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records and comply with HIPAA, confidentiality requirements, infection prevention protocols, and organizational policies and safety standards.
- Practice with cultural humility and respect for Indigenous cultures, traditions, and values while fostering a welcoming, patient-centered healing environment. Demonstrate sound professional judgment, accountability, and a commitment to personal well-being and sustainable clinical practice.
PTHA Employee Benefits: At PTHA, we believe caring for our community starts with caring for our team. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial future, and work-life balance.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: PTHA pays 100% of employee monthly premiums, with coverage beginning the first of the month following your hire date.
- Paid time off: 13 annual vacation days and 13 annual sick leave days.
- Paid holidays: 18 or more paid holidays each year, including a birthday holiday.
- Retirement benefits: 401(k) plan with annual profit-sharing contributions after (1) year of service.
- Life insurance: Employer-provided life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
- Student loan assistance opportunities: PTHA is an approved site for several student loan repayment programs.
- Supportive work environment: Join a team that values employee well-being, mutual respect, and a healthy work-life balance.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution.
- Current license to practice medicine in Washington State.
- Board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Current ACLS and/or PALS and/or ALSO certification.
- Experience with Electronic Health Records.
- Experience teaching or precepting medical residents preferred.
- Commitment to teamwork, cultural humility, ethical standards, and high-quality care.
- A genuine heart for service and respect for the Indigenous community.
Salary Description
$243,424.00 - $250,726.72 base + differentials
