Job Description

Practice medicine with purpose at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA)! Here, you’ll do more than care for patients — you’ll build meaningful relationships, honor Indigenous culture, and make a lasting impact on the health and wellness of our community.

Location: Puyallup Tribal Health Authority | Tacoma, WA

Status: Full-Time/Exempt

Hiring Salary Range: $243,424.00 - $250,726.72 base salary + applicable differentials

Position Close Date: November 10, 2026

We are seeking a compassionate Family Medicine Physician (MD or DO) to join our collaborative team, deliver comprehensive patient-centered care, and help shape the next generation of healthcare providers through education and mentorship.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to combine your passion for medicine with a genuine heart to serve, PTHA offers a place where your work matters, your relationships make a difference, and your impact extends beyond the exam room.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Provide comprehensive, compassionate care by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a broad range of medical, obstetric, psychiatric, and surgical conditions within the scope of credentialing. Educate and counsel patients and families, coordinate referrals, and ensure appropriate follow-up care.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, precept mid-level clinicians as needed, provide backup consultation to fellow PTHA providers, and participate in the after-hours on-call rotation.
• Support medical education and workforce development by precepting medical students and residents through the PTHA Family Medicine Residency Program and collaborating with medical schools as adjunct faculty when opportunities are available.
• Perform hospital rounding for PTHA patients as scheduled; responsibilities are limited to rounding.
• Participate in peer review, quality improvement initiatives, and organizational reporting processes to support safe, effective, high-quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records and comply with HIPAA, confidentiality requirements, infection prevention protocols, and organizational policies and safety standards.
• Practice with cultural humility and respect for Indigenous cultures, traditions, and values while fostering a welcoming, patient-centered healing environment. Demonstrate sound professional judgment, accountability, and a commitment to personal well-being and sustainable clinical practice.

Why Practice at PTHA?

At Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), your work has purpose beyond the exam room. We are a tribally operated, accredited healthcare organization rooted in Indigenous values, cultural humility, and a deep commitment to community wellness. Here, you can build lasting patient relationships, collaborate with a supportive team, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families and community members we serve.

What Makes PTHA Different?

• Purpose-Driven Practice – Make a lasting impact by advancing the health and wellness of the Indigenous community.
• Meaningful Patient Relationships – Care for a close-knit patient population in an urban reservation setting, where continuity of care and connection matter.
• Collaborative Culture – Work alongside a dedicated, interdisciplinary team grounded in respect, integrity, and shared purpose.
• Professional Growth – Expand your clinical expertise and contribute to the education and mentorship of future healthcare providers.
• Culturally Grounded Care – Practice in an environment that honors Indigenous traditions, values, and perspectives as an integral part of whole-person wellness.
• Competitive Compensation & Organizational Stability – Enjoy competitive pay and the opportunity to build your career with an established healthcare organization committed to serving its community.

PTHA Employee Benefits

At PTHA, we believe caring for our community starts with caring for our team. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial future, and work-life balance.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: PTHA pays 100% of employee monthly premiums, with coverage beginning the first of the month following your hire date.
• Paid time off: 13 annual vacation days and 13 annual sick leave days.
• Paid holidays: 18 or more paid holidays each year, including a birthday holiday.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) plan with annual profit-sharing contributions after (1) year of service.
• Life insurance: Employer-provided life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Student loan assistance opportunities: PTHA is an approved site for several student loan repayment programs.
• Supportive work environment: Join a team that values employee well-being, mutual respect, and a healthy work-life balance.

Working with PTHA means joining a community that believes in healing the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. You will become part of a team that values cultural respect, fosters meaningful relationships, and works every day toward the empowerment and wellness of the Indigenous community.

If you’re looking for purpose-driven work with real impact, we would love to meet you!

In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution.
• Current license to practice medicine in Washington State.
• Board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Current ACLS and/or PALS and/or ALSO certification.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records.
• Experience teaching or precepting medical residents preferred.
• Commitment to teamwork, cultural humility, ethical standards, and high-quality care.
• A genuine heart for service and respect for the Indigenous community.

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