JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Family Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Puyallup, WA
  
• Service Setting: Outpatient Ambulatory – Community Health Center
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  
• Coverage Period: Aug 10, 2026 – Nov 09, 2026
  
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Newborns, Pediatrics, Adults, Geriatrics
  
• Patient Volume/Census: Up to 21 patients per day
  
• Case Mix: Family Medicine, Walk-in/Acute Care, Chronic Disease Management
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Specialty Backup Available: Pediatrician, Mental Health Therapists, Dietitians
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Credentialing Timeline: 2-3 weeks
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Injections
  
• IUD placement
  
• Minor wound care
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active WA license
  
• Board: Board Certified (Required)
  
• DEA: Active WA DEA
  
• Experience: New grads considered; clean background required
  
• Other Qualifications: Spanish or Russian speaking preferred; COVID and flu vaccination required
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive family medicine care to patients of all ages, from newborns to geriatrics.
  
• Manage chronic diseases and provide acute care for walk-in patients.
  
• Perform basic outpatient procedures including injections, IUD placement, and minor wound care.
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including medical assistants, mental health therapists, dietitians, and pediatricians.
  
• Maintain a fast-paced patient volume of up to 21 patients per day with a focus on quality care.