Contract Physician Preceptor – Family Medicine Residency Program

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) is seeking qualified physicians interested in serving as contract preceptors for its Family Medicine Residency Program. This posting maintains an ongoing pool of interested physicians for current and future opportunities. Assignments depend on program needs, physician availability and qualifications, and mutually agreed-upon terms; applying does not guarantee an assignment or a specific amount of work.

The Contract Physician Preceptor provides clinical supervision, education, and mentorship to Family Medicine residents. Through hands-on instruction, clinical guidance, constructive feedback, and role modeling, the preceptor helps residents develop clinical knowledge, decision-making, documentation, and patient care skills. Preceptors may support comprehensive family medicine, preventive care, acute and chronic disease management, and prenatal obstetric care. Experience or willingness to supervise residents during prenatal visits is required; active labor and delivery services are not required. Additional opportunities may include osteopathic manipulative medicine and substance use disorder treatment, depending on the physician’s expertise, clinical privileges, and program needs.

The preceptor collaborates with residency leadership and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support resident progress, patient safety, and quality care in alignment with PTHA’s mission and residency program requirements. This is a contract opportunity, not a regular employee position, and contract physicians are not eligible for PTHA employee benefits. Scope of services, scheduling, compensation, and other contractual terms will be discussed with qualified candidates based on program needs and mutual agreement.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Successful completion of an accredited Family Medicine Residency Program.
• Board certification in Family Medicine.
• At least one year of clinical experience following residency completion.
• Active, unrestricted Washington State medical license.
• Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration applicable to the practice setting and prescribing responsibilities.
• Ability and willingness to precept residents during prenatal obstetric visits.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision, instruction, and constructive feedback in accordance with applicable requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience teaching, supervising, or precepting medical students or resident physicians.
• Experience in an Indian Health Service facility, Tribal health organization, or tribally operated healthcare setting.
• Experience with osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM).
• Experience treating patients with opioid use disorder, including medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).
• Interest in community-based primary care, culturally responsive healthcare, and serving Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision appropriate to each resident’s level of training, demonstrated competency, and applicable supervision requirements.
• Teach and mentor residents in clinical reasoning, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, preventive care, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Supervise and educate residents during prenatal obstetric visits.
• Model respectful, compassionate, culturally responsive, and patient-centered healthcare practices.
• Observe resident performance and provide timely, constructive feedback on clinical skills, decision-making, and documentation.
• Review and attest to resident clinical notes within 72 hours of the patient encounter.
• Communicate with residency leadership regarding resident progress, learning opportunities, and performance concerns.
• Support patient safety, evidence-based practice, ethical decision-making, and effective collaboration across the care team.
• Contribute to additional clinical teaching and educational activities as appropriate to the contracted assignment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree