Description
Make a Meaningful Impact in Tribal Healthcare!
Location: Puyallup Tribal Health Authority | Tacoma, WA
Schedule: Contract Position | 4-6 hours per week
Compensation: $250.00 - $350.00 per hour
Position Close Date: July 24, 2026
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) is seeking a compassionate, experienced Board-Certified Dermatologist to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team as a contracted specialist. This is a unique opportunity to provide high-quality dermatologic care while making a lasting impact on the health and wellness of the Puyallup Tribal community and other Indigenous patients and families we proudly serve.
What You’ll Do:
The Contract Dermatologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation for patients with skin, hair, and nail conditions. Working closely with our primary care team, you will help improve access to specialty dermatologic services within our community-based ambulatory health center.
This flexible contract position averages 4-6 hours per week in direct patient care, with occasional opportunities (approximately 1-2 hours) to provide educational didactic presentations for our Family Medicine Residency Program and other healthcare learners.
What You Bring:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and current WA State Pharmacist license and must meet one of the below requirements:
- Completion of an ambulatory practice pharmacy residency program
- -OR- (2) years of clinical ambulatory experience
- -OR- (10) years of pharmacy practice experience
Why Join PTHA?
At PTHA, you'll become part of a mission-driven organization committed to reducing health disparities and improving the health of Tribal communities through culturally responsive care. We offer:
- Flexible contract schedule averaging just 4-6 hours per week
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in an underserved community
- Collaborative, supportive multidisciplinary care team
- Opportunity to teach and mentor Family Medicine residents
- Modern ambulatory healthcare environment with integrated specialty services
- A welcoming workplace that values respect, cultural humility, teamwork, and excellence
Join us in advancing health, honoring culture, and making a meaningful difference one patient at a time.
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 Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
- Current Washington State physician license, or ability to obtain prior to contract start
- Successful completion of an accredited Dermatology Residency
- Board Certified in Dermatology
- Minimum of two (2) years of dermatology practice experience
- Current ACLS, PALS, and/or ALSO certification, as applicable
- Experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems
Skills Required
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
- Current Washington State physician license, or ability to obtain prior to contract start
- Successful completion of an accredited Dermatology Residency
- Board Certified in Dermatology
- Minimum of two (2) years of dermatology practice experience
- Current ACLS, PALS, and/or ALSO certification, as applicable
- Experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and current WA State Pharmacist license (listed in job text)
- Completion of an ambulatory practice pharmacy residency program (listed as alternative qualification)
- Two (2) years of clinical ambulatory pharmacy experience (listed as alternative qualification)
- Ten (10) years of pharmacy practice experience (listed as alternative qualification)
What We Do
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) is a multispecialty clinic that serves eligible American Indians/Alaska Natives, providing quality healthcare and promoting wellness in a culturally appropriate manner.
