Family Medicine Residency Core Faculty, DO/MD

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority • Tacoma, WA

3d • $241,702 - $253,787 • Onsite

About The Position

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority is seeking a Family Medicine Physician and Residency Faculty member (DO/MD) to provide comprehensive ambulatory care and teach and mentor future physicians. Approximately 60% of the position is dedicated to supporting and developing PTHA’s Family Medicine Residency Program. The role combines patient care in a tribally operated, accredited healthcare organization with resident education and faculty responsibilities in a culturally grounded, collaborative environment.

The physician provides family medicine services, coordinates care, participates in on-call coverage and hospital rounding, and contributes to quality and clinical initiatives. As a residency faculty member, the physician precepts, mentors, supervises, and evaluates residents and medical students; facilitates clinical education; and participates in program operations, accreditation, evaluation, and faculty development.

The position is full-time and exempt, located at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority in Tacoma, Washington. The hiring range is $241,702.35–$253,787.47 per year, plus a faculty differential and sign-on bonus. The position close date is November 16, 2026. Native American Preference in employment applies, with placements made competitively using job-related factors.

Requirements

• Board certified in Family Medicine or board eligible.
• Eligible for a Washington State medical license and hospital privileges within four 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor and faculty member for PTHA’s Family Medicine Residency Program, dedicating approximately 60% of the position 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with PTHA paying 100% of employee monthly premiums; coverage begins the first of the month following hire.
• 13 annual vacation days and 13 annual sick leave days.
• 18 or more paid holidays each year, including a birthday holiday.
• 401(k) plan with annual profit-sharing contributions after one year of service.
• Employer-provided life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Student loan assistance opportunities through approved student loan repayment programs.
• Supportive work environment focused on employee well-being, mutual respect, and work-life balance.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Faculty differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed