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Job description
Join Our Team as Family Medicine Residency Core Faculty, DO!
Location: Puyallup Tribal Health Authority | Tacoma, WA
Schedule: Full-Time, Exempt
Hiring Range: $241,702.35 - $253,787.47 per year + Faculty Differential
Position Close Date: Open Until Filled
At Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) , we are committed to delivering exceptional, culturally sensitive healthcare to our community. We’re looking for a passionate Family Medicine Physician (DO) to serve as Residency Core Faculty — shaping the next generation of physicians while providing comprehensive care to our patients.
This is more than a job — it’s a calling to walk alongside others on their healing journey through culturally grounded care.
What You’ll Do:
As a Family Medicine Physician , you’ll work in a supportive and collaborative environment rooted in cultural humility, integrity and compassion. In this role, you’ll:
Provide full-spectrum family medicine care — including obstetric, psychiatric, surgical, and emergency services — as credentialed.
Serve as core faculty for the Family Medicine Residency Program , dedicating approximately 50% of your time to resident education, precepting, curriculum development, and scholarly activities.
Provide and precept inpatient Osteopathic Manual Manipulation (OMM) services at area hospitals and other healthcare facilities, as assigned.
Provide teaching and evaluation of resident (OMM) skills through didactics presentations, workshops, and participate in osteopathic residency CCC.
Mentor and evaluate residents and medical students, fostering their growth in both clinical and professional skills.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and organizational committees.
Collaborate with specialists and coordinate referrals to ensure continuity of care.
Engage in community-focused health education and promote culturally responsive care.
What You Bring:
Board Certified in Family Medicine (or board eligible).
Eligible for Washington State medical license and hospital privileges within four months of hire.
Board Certified (or board eligible) in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (OMM/NMM).
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.
Why PTHA?
We are more than a clinic — we’re a culturally grounded, patient-first health and wellness center serving the Indigenous community. We value teamwork, integrity, and community well-being. Here, your work has meaning.
Work in a mission-driven, accredited organization
Serve a close-knit patient population in an urban reservation setting
Enjoy opportunities for professional development and training
Experience a strong support system and inclusive team culture
Perks of the Role:
Make a Real Impact – Connect patients with timely, life-changing care
Meaningful Mission – Contribute to the overall wellness of a tribally operated health organization dedicated to serving the Indigenous community
Competitive Compensation – Receive a fair salary that reflects your expertise and the impact of your work
Supportive Team Culture – Join a collaborative and inclusive environment where respect and ethics are core values
Cultural Enrichment – Work in an organization that values and integrates Indigenous traditions, community care, and cultural sensitivity
Stability & Impact – Be part of a long-standing, accredited institution that plays a vital role in community health and development
PTHA Employee Benefits:
Supportive environment that values a healthy work/life balance
Medical/Dental/Vision monthly premiums paid 100% by PTHA for employees (health coverage begins the first of the month following hire date)
(13) annual leave (vacation) days + (13) annual sick leave days
(18+) annual paid holidays including a birthday holiday
401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after (1) years of service
Life and AD&D insurance coverage
Have student loans? PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various student loan programs
If you’re inspired to serve with compassion, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your whole self — your skills, your spirit, your story — and help us continue the sacred work of healing. Here, your work matters — to your patients, your colleagues, your community. Apply today to be a Family Medicine Physician at PTHA and join a mission-driven team making 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.
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Worksite address
tacoma, WA, 98417, US
Who can apply
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