Family Medicine Residency Core Faculty, DO/MD
Listed compensation
$242k-$254k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Make an Impact. Shape the Future of Family Medicine.
At Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), we are committed to providing compassionate, culturally grounded care while strengthening the health and well-being of our community.
We are seeking a Family Medicine Physician and Residency Faculty member (DO/MD) who is passionate about patient care, teaching, and mentoring future physicians. This role combines comprehensive ambulatory care with clinical education, with approximately 60% of the position dedicated to supporting and developing our Family Medicine Residency Program.
Join us in making a meaningful impact on our patients, our community, and the next generation of family medicine physicians.
- Location: Puyallup Tribal Health Authority | Tacoma, WA
- Schedule: Full-Time, Exempt
- Hiring Range: $241,702.35 - $253,787.47 per year + Faculty Differential + SIGN ON BONUS!
- Position Close Date: November 16, 2026
How You'll Make an Impact
Clinical Care
- Provide comprehensive family medicine services, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a broad range of medical conditions.
- Coordinate referrals, consultations, and follow-up care to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Provide clinical guidance and consultation to other healthcare providers as needed.
- Participate in scheduled on-call coverage, backup provider consultation, and hospital rounding rotations.
- Contribute to peer review, quality improvement, and other clinical initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation and required reporting.
Residency Education & Faculty Development
Serve as a clinical preceptor and faculty member for PTHA's Family Medicine Residency Program, dedicating approximately 60% of your time to resident education and development.
Mentor, supervise, and evaluate residents and medical students, supporting their clinical growth and competency development.
Facilitate clinical education through didactics, curriculum development, chart reviews, and scholarly activities.
Participate in residency program meetings, accreditation activities, program evaluation, and ongoing faculty development.
Collaborate with educational partners and support PTHA's broader medical education mission.
Why Practice at PTHA?
At Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), your work has purpose beyond the exam room. We are a tribally operated, accredited healthcare organization rooted in Indigenous values, cultural humility, and a deep commitment to community wellness. Here, you can build lasting patient relationships, collaborate with a supportive team, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families and community members we serve.
What Makes PTHA Different?
Purpose-Driven Practice – Make a lasting impact by advancing the health and wellness of the Indigenous community.
Meaningful Patient Relationships – Care for a close-knit patient population in an urban reservation setting, where continuity of care and connection matter.
Collaborative Culture – Work alongside a dedicated, interdisciplinary team grounded in respect, integrity, and shared purpose.
Professional Growth – Expand your clinical expertise and contribute to the education and mentorship of future healthcare providers.
Culturally Grounded Care – Practice in an environment that honors Indigenous traditions, values, and perspectives as an integral part of whole-person wellness.
Competitive Compensation & Organizational Stability – Enjoy competitive pay and the opportunity to build your career with an established healthcare organization committed to serving its community.
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.
Join a team where your clinical expertise, passion for teaching, and heart for service can make a lasting difference.
In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.
Requirements
- Board Certified in Family Medicine (or board eligible).
- Eligible for Washington State medical license and hospital privileges within four (4) months of hire.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching and precepting medical residents.
- Commitment to cultural humility and working effectively in a Native community.
- Current ACLS and/or PALS and/or ALSO certifications.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive family medicine services and clinical care to patients within the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority. Serve as a core faculty member to mentor, supervise, and educate medical residents through clinical precepting and curriculum development.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
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 ~$248k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $232k 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, 6% are remote, 54% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $242k–$254k | Family Medicine median $275k (middle half $245k–$316k)136 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$232k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Washington | 62 active | 2,592 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 54% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Washington Physician listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 17% offer loan repayment520 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine hiring demand | #10 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed |
| New Family Medicine listings | 1,744 in the last 30 days | 1,398 the 30 days before (+25%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | +5.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$248k midpoint, that is roughly $10k–$17k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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