Puyallup Tribal Health Authority
Family Medicine Residency Core Faculty, DO
This role involves providing comprehensive family medicine care including obstetric, psychiatric, surgical, and emergency services, while dedicating approximately half of the time to residency education, curriculum development, and scholarly activities. The position emphasizes culturally grounded care, resident mentorship, and participation in quality improvement and community health education.
Key Responsibilities
- • 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.
Required
- • 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.
Benefits & Perks
- • 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
- • PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various student loan programs
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: 5/22/2026
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:
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.
In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.
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: 5/22/2026
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.
- 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.
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
- 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
- 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
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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