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Tri-Cities Community Health
Kennewick, Washington

Internal Medicine Physician

Internal MedicineNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$247k-$333k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 38m ago · Verified live

Job Description

About Us

Tri-Cities Community Health (TCCH) was established in May of 1981 by five visionary women with a desire to provide quality, accessible health care for farm and migrant workers.

Today, our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQCH) provides comprehensive primary care to underserved communities in Pasco, Kennewick and Richland. TCCH offers a medical home with wraparound services that include dental, behavioral health, optometry, pharmacy and endocrinology.

We care for the whole patient and provide social services and special programs (WIC & Maternal Support Services) to further support our patients’ health and well-being.

Opportunity

TCCH is growing and seeking to add Internal Medicine physicians to join our clinic teams. Our IM physicians provide comprehensive medical services to adult patients with a special emphasis on older adults and treatment of chronic conditions.

Outpatient care only, although TCCH will support applications to local hospitals for clinical privileges. We are in search of motivated, energetic physicians with a mission-driven outlook and a desire to contribute positively to the lives of our patients rendering high-quality health care services.

WAGE

$247,000-$333,000/year DOE

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions.

Conduct thorough medical assessments, including physical examinations, medical history reviews, and diagnostic testing, to develop personalized treatment plans for patients.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and support staff, to deliver coordinated and patient-centered care.

Educate patients and their families about preventive healthcare measures, lifestyle modifications, and self-management strategies to promote overall health and wellness.

Monitor and evaluate patients' progress over time, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to optimize health outcomes and ensure continuity of care.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient charts, treatment plans, and progress notes, in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and peer review activities to enhance the delivery of healthcare services and promote patient safety.

Adhere to ethical and professional standards of practice, including patient confidentiality, informed consent, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Benefits and Well-Being

  • A Monday to Friday schedule for creating a healthy work-life balance
  • Relocation assistance to ease the transition for you and your home
  • Opportunities for loan repayment through State and NHSC programs
  • Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement with employer match, and paid sick/vacation time
  • Generous support on Continuing Medical Education (CME)
  • Malpractice and tail coverage for peace of mind providing care
  • No state income tax, maximizing your earnings

Conveniently located within a 3-4 hour drive to major metropolitan areas such as Seattle, Portland, Spokane, and Coeur d’Alene

Conveniently located between major outdoor recreational hubs such as Mount Rainier National Park, White Pass/Bluewood/Schweitzer Ski Resorts, Snoqualmie/Palouse/Multnomah Falls, wine country, and more!

About Tri-Cities, WA

Nestled in the stunning landscape of southeast Washington, the vibrant Tri-Cities awaits, where each of our 300 days of sunshine gifts you with breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or an urban life connoisseur, adventure and discovery is never far.

Blaze trails by hiking the White Bluffs and our very own Badger Mountain or be a trendsetter by exploring over 200 wineries and breweries. Ten pristine golf courses offer a scenic backdrop for seasoned and novice golfers.

Get acquainted with the local sports scene and cheer for our minor league baseball team, the Tri-City Dust Devils, and our major junior ice hockey team, the Tri-City Americans.

Dive into the rich history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Hanford Site of the Manhattan Project, and explore the science of gravity and quantum mechanics at LIGO.

Requirements

Completion of M.D. or D.O. degree from fully accredited medical school.

  • Completion of residency program in the specialty.
  • Board Certified (preferred) / Board Eligible (if recent residency graduate).
  • Current license to practice and DEA.

We are a unified team delivering the highest-quality health care to every person, every time. Join our team of outstanding providers making a difference every day.

Tri-Cities Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Treatment planningChronic condition managementPatient assessmentPatient educationMedical record maintenanceClinical audit

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Internal Medicine Physician at Tri-Cities Community Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,282 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 48% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Internal Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,282 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$247k–$333kInternal Medicine median $294k (middle half $259k–$316k)125 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$271k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Internal Medicine listings in Washington15 active1,346 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 48% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentWashington physician listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 18% offer loan repayment522 active listings, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine hiring demand#3 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 579 postings, 472 closed
New Internal Medicine listings517 in the last 30 days349 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine pay trend−3.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,282 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 ~$290k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$20k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Internist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 31 employers
7
<$285k
12
$285k-320k
10
$320k-355k
7
$355k-390k
3
$390k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
Relocation assistance
47% this job
Loan repayment
25% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$350k-$400k
#2

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UnitedHealth Group · Huntington Park, California

$239k-$393k
#3

Physician - Family Medicine

$320k-$391k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,343 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
Tri-Cities Community Health logo

About Tri-Cities Community Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Pasco, Washington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Relocation assistance
Loan repayment through State and NHSC programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
Retirement with employer match
Paid sick/vacation time
Generous CME support
Malpractice and tail coverage
No state income tax

Living in Kennewick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$394k≈ 1.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,654/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kennewick-Richland, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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