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Chewelah, Washington

Family Medicine Physician

Family MedicineNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$211k-$263k

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Job Description

  • Level: Experienced
  • Job Location: NEW Health Administration - Chewelah, WA 99109
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $210,600.00 - $263,200.00 Salary
  • Job Shift: Day Build a Meaningful Career in Some of Washington's Most Beautiful Rural Communities We believe everyone deserves access to quality healthcare close to home

At NEW Health, you'll play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities throughout Northeast Washington. For nearly 50 years, NEW Health has been committed to bringing healthcare into communities and communities into healthcare.

Today, we are the region's leading nonprofit community health center, providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and support services through a patient-centered approach that treats every individual with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Whether you're a physician, advanced practice provider, dentist, behavioral health professional, or other healthcare provider, you'll find opportunities to make a lasting impact while building meaningful relationships with patients and communities.

If you're passionate about community health, value meaningful patient relationships, and want to practice in an organization where your work truly matters, we'd love to meet you. Why Choose NEW Health?

Make a Difference Every Day Our providers care for patients across rural communities where access to healthcare can be limited. Your work will help improve overall health outcomes by supporting comprehensive, whole-person care for individuals and families of all ages.

Integrated, Team-Based Care Work alongside medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and care coordination professionals in a collaborative environment focused on whole-person care. Together, we help patients overcome barriers and achieve better health outcomes.

Grow Your Career with NEW Health NEW Health is recognized nationally for workforce development through NEW Health University, creating opportunities for training, mentorship, career advancement, and professional growth.

Our commitment to developing talented healthcare professionals means you'll be supported by highly trained teams who share a passion for serving rural communities. Recognized as a Best Place to Work At NEW Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We're honored to be recognized as one of the Inland Northwest's Best Places to Work, a Great Place to Work®, and one of the nation's Top 100 Companies That Care. These recognitions reflect a culture where teamwork, compassion, professional development, and employee well-being are priorities.

We are committed to helping our employees thrive personally and professionally while making a lasting difference in the communities we serve.

Student Loan Repayment Opportunities As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), many eligible providers may qualify for: National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program Washington State Health Professional Loan Repayment Program These programs can provide significant assistance in reducing educational debt while serving communities with critical healthcare needs.

Why Northeast Washington? Nestled among the mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes of Northeast Washington, NEW Health's service area offers the opportunity to build a rewarding healthcare career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.

Whether your interests include hiking, fishing, boating, skiing, hunting, mountain biking, camping, paddling, or simply spending more time outdoors with family and friends, you'll find endless opportunities throughout the communities we serve.

Our service area combines the advantages of close-knit rural communities with convenient access to larger regional centers, offering: Affordable housing and a lower cost of living Short commutes and more time for what matters most Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods Four-season outdoor recreation Strong community connections and a welcoming small-town atmosphere Opportunities to become a trusted healthcare leader in the communities you serve Access to beautiful landscapes, public lands, lakes, rivers, and outdoor adventures A pace of life that supports work-life balance and personal well-being Here, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, serve a diverse rural population, and make a lasting impact across Northeast Washington, all while enjoying a lifestyle that offers the perfect balance of professional purpose and personal well-being.

Join NEW Health Join a mission-driven organization committed to promoting health and wellness through integrated, open-access healthcare for all. Help us create healthier communities while building a rewarding career in one of Washington's most beautiful regions.

Benefits Designed for You and Your Family Four weeks paid time off Nine paid holidays annually 100% employer-paid medical and vision insurance for employees and eligible family members Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options Free Life Flight membership for your family 401(k) with employer match Continuing education support License reimbursement Tuition reimbursement opportunities Benefits subject to eligibility requirements.

Purpose of Job: Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing primary medical services at NEWHP clinics in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations of NEWHP’s Board of Directors and administration as listed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Treats a mixed patient population, across gender, age and ethnicity, as well as insured and uninsured patients. Examines patient to determine general physical condition. Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.

Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition. Analyzes reports and findings and diagnoses condition. Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.

Orders inoculations and vaccinations for patients to immunize from communicable diseases. Performs minor surgery. Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment. Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.

Records and/or signs off on physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition, in patient's electronic chart in accordance with established standards. Reports births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.

Participates in provider staff meetings to develop problem-solving techniques, and acquire team­ building skills. Participates in peer reviews, as requested. Represents NEWHP at conferences meetings, and continuing education programs. Participates in clinic QI initiatives as requested.

Performs other duties as assigned or as needed. Administrative and Supervisory responsibility: Performs clinical services as directed by the Chief Medical Officer. Precepts physician assistant students, nurse practitioner students, and other identified students as requested. Supervises assigned Physician Assistants.

Serves as a resource to mid-level providers in clinic. Advocates for mid-levels to outside health agencies. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Completion of accredited medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy program required. Board certification or board - eligible in area of specialty (internists/pediatricians, family practice, obstetrics/ gynecology) required. Family Practice specialty strongly preferred.

Previous experience working with underserved populations highly desired. Certification through the Drug Enforcement Agency and valid licensure in Washington State required. BLS certification required. Skills: Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.).

Effective oral and written communication skills required. Computer skills required. EHR experience preferred. Physical Demands: Providers must be able to move around the facility between 113rd and 2/3rds of the day, as well as sit at a workstation or in patient rooms.

Using hands occurs over 2/3rds of the day, while reaching with arms occurs less than 113rd of the day. Communicating is also required over 2/3rds of the day, while climbing, stooping or crawling is minimal. Lifting 10lbs. occurs about half the time, while up to and above 25lbs. occurs only occasionally.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive primary medical services, including examinations, diagnoses, and treatment plans for a diverse patient population. Additionally, the role involves supervising mid-level providers, precepting students, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy program and be board-certified or board-eligible in a relevant specialty. A valid Washington State medical license and DEA certification are required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Family medicinePatient examinationDiagnostic testingElectronic health recordsClinical supervisionPatient counselingTeam collaborationImmunizationTreatment planningComputer literacy

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$237k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $221k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 34% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,300 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$221k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Washington61 active2,600 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 34% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentWashington Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 17% offer loan repayment521 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#10 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed
New Family Medicine listings2,051 in the last 30 days1,434 the 30 days before (+43%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+5.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,300 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$237k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$17k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 38 employers
11
<$290k
13
$290k-330k
16
$330k-370k
8
$370k-410k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

43 jobs · 38 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%
Relocation assistance
35%
Loan repayment
26% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,588 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About NEW Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Chewelah, Washington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Four weeks paid time off
Nine paid holidays annually
100% employer-paid medical and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Free Life Flight membership
401(k) with employer match
Continuing education support

Living in Chewelah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$385k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Median resident rent
$885/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.