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Vera Whole Health
Tacoma, Washington

Family Medicine Physician - (Vera Health - Tacoma, WA)

Family MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$243K - $365K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job Description Summary ‎ As a provider at Vera Whole Health, you are focused on building strong relationships with your patients to address their needs beyond their symptoms.

You meet with 10 to 15 patients each day for 20 to 60 minute appointments, supported by an entire care team, including health coach, to deliver whole person care – care that’s often outsourced to specialists in today’s broken system.

Committed to outcomes-based medicine and data-driven population health, you’re eager to live your passion to serve others and restore primary care to what it was always meant to be. ‎ How will you make an impact & Requirements ‎ “Having the support to really focus on preventive care is one of the main reasons I love working at Vera.

We’re the first place people go when they need care, so we have an amazing opportunity to make a big impact on their health.” — Jackie Riddick, MD, Lead Physician, Vera Whole Health About Vera Vera Whole Health is leading the critical shift to value-based care across the United States.

Vera is the only care model with the capability to deliver whole system health to a diverse patient population from a single care center.

The Vera model is uniquely designed to help people achieve optimum social, psychological, and physical well-being – an outcome that’s neither probable nor affordable within the current sick-care system.

The Vera model is anchored by three core elements: high engagement, managed care, and organizational culture change, which combine to drive down utilization of costly services like ER, inpatient/outpatient visits, and transform the overall health of the organization. Join the health revolution.

Benefits Transforming healthcare isn’t easy. It takes hard work and dedication. That’s why we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few of the benefits you'll receive.

Competitive base pay Premium medical, dental, vision coverage with health savings account (HSA) pre-tax savings option Access to Vera care center services and health coaching Medical education coverage (2 weeks plus $2,500 stipend) Matching 401(k) retirement program Generous PTO and paid holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Essential Functions You will: Uphold the mission, vision, and values of Vera Whole Health Provide evidence-based primary care to 10 to 15 patients per day, focusing on prevention, delivering practical treatment for chronic and acute care needs, and providing disease and case management services Partner with the patient and your care team, including an onsite Whole Health Coach, to develop effective biopsychosocial patient care plans that meet the needs of each unique patient, respecting their diverse backgrounds Ensure comprehensive care in alignment with the Vera medical home model, including collection of comprehensive health history, performing appropriate physical examinations, conducting diagnostic testing, and prescribing medications – all with the convenience of onsite lab and pharmacy Assess patient population needs and work with team members to drive participation in annual whole health evaluations, health coaching, and other health promotion activities Provide clinical leadership, including participation in team meetings, clear proactive communication, regular prioritization of key efforts, process improvement, and actively supporting change management Ensure that all customer contractual needs and expectations are met in partnership with your care team Rotate with other providers in the region to ensure coverage after-hours Participate in organizational activities and committees (e. g. weekly provider meetings, Clinical Advisory Committee meetings, Quality Improvement Committee, etc.) to optimize Vera’s processes and programs Achieve target objectives by improving the health status of the eligible population and meeting established benchmarks for clinical outcomes, engagement, and satisfaction Education & Experience You have: MD or DO degree Completion of a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Residency, Family Medicine preferred Current Board Certification by ABMS (ABFM/ABIM) or AOA Minimum 3 years of primary care experience Documentation of proof of a negative TB test in the last 12 months before start-date.

Current, valid, and unrestricted medical license and valid DEA number Team-based care experience Experience working in EMR systems, Athena preferred Experience in coding and documentation, including Medicare Advantage and HCC Experience with Google Workspace

This Position Is Bonus Eligible Based on Individual and Company Performance.

‎ Compensation: $243,074.00 to $364,611.00 Beware of fraudulent job postings: While Mosaic Health job advertisements may be found on many sites, our current openings page and its associated Workday account are the only places we accept applications for open roles.

If you suspect a job post is fraudulent, please let us know at recruiting@apree.health. Mosaic Health is a national care delivery platform focused on expanding access to comprehensive primary care for consumers with coverage across Commercial, Individual Exchange, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based primary care to 10-15 patients daily, focusing on prevention and chronic disease management within a team-based model. Collaborate with health coaches to develop biopsychosocial care plans and participate in clinical leadership and quality improvement committees.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO degree with a residency in Family or Internal Medicine and current ABMS or AOA board certification. Candidates must have at least 3 years of primary care experience, a valid medical license, and a DEA number.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Biopsychosocial Care PlanningMedicare Advantage CodingHCC CodingPatient EngagementPopulation Health Management

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 ~$304k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $284k 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, 52% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine Physician - (Vera Health - Tacoma, WA) at Vera Whole 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 21,310 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$304k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$21k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 38 employers

401k / retirement match
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
69% this job
CME allowance
62% this job
Relocation assistance
44%
Loan repayment
31%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,542 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Vera Whole Health

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Sandy, Utah
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Premium medical, dental, vision with HSA
Access to Vera care center services and health coaching
Medical education coverage (2 weeks plus $2,500 stipend)
Matching 401(k) retirement program
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Bonus eligible