Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesAs our Primary Care Family Medicine Physician, you will join an established practice in a convenient and family friendly area in University Place, just south of Tacoma. We specialize in diagnosing and treating family medicine patients, making a significant impact on their lives and families.
Every day you will provide compassionate and expert care, conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support the holistic well-being of our patients within Franciscan Medical Group.
To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled, BC/BE, and compassionate Family Medicine Primary Care Physician, possessing expertise in diagnosing and managing complex diseases, alongside strong communication abilities. You will also demonstrate a deep commitment to patient-centered care and the capacity to thrive within a collegial and supportive environment.
- Provide full-spectrum primary care, including preventive care, acute illness treatment, and management of chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) for patients of all ages
- Deliver wellness examinations, health screenings, and immunizations to support disease prevention
- Counsel patients on diet, lifestyle choices, and disease management
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as laboratory work and imaging
- Offer guidance, counseling, and education on wellness, disease management, and medication adherence to patients and their families
- Act as the first point of contact and coordinate care with specialists, nursing staff, and social workers
- Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed medical records, utilizing EPIC appropriately
- Provide and document direct treatment for patients, including ordering medications, referrals, and following up on specialist consultations
- Participate in primary care division activities, including peer review programs, quality metric improvement, and policy development
- Option of 5- 8 or 4 - 10 hour work days per week
- Compensation ranges from $255,869 - $363,961 /year
We are offering a guaranteed one-year salary, wRVU productivity, and an annual bonus incentive. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance is available
Job Requirements
Required
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
- Active, unrestricted license in the state of Washington
- Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for the specific practice
- Strong clinical diagnostic skills in an ambulatory setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all ages of patients
Preferred
- At least one year of Family Medicine Primary Care experience
Where You’ll Work
University Place, WA:University Place, Washington, often simply called U.P., is a highly desirable community for many reasons. It offers a blend of natural beauty, excellent amenities, and a strong community feel. Home to world-class chambers bay Park (golf, trails, views, beach), U.P. has a highly sought-after school district and is close to tacoma, with easy freeway access and a blend of suburban tranquility with urban accessibility.
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