Family Medicine - Program Director | Washington State University | $390k+ Base

American Academy of Family Physicians; Washington; On-site; USD 356,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness

Sign-on bonus

Relocation stipend

Comprehensive benefits

CME and PTO

Job summary

American Academy of Family Physicians seeks a BE/BC Family Medicine physician to design and lead a brand-new residency program with support from Washington State University. You will collaborate with senior leadership to shape curriculum, recruit residents, and guide program growth while balancing administrative and clinical duties.

The role offers a guaranteed base salary of $395,000+ with substantial incentives, relocation support, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BE/BC Family Medicine board certification required.
• Experience in teaching and leading academic programs preferred.
• Leadership in medical education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with admin and medical staff to design a Family Medicine residency program.
• Lead and implement the new residency curriculum and structure.
• Manage the 50-50 admin to clinical split as the program launches and grows.

Skills

Teaching & leadership

Residency program design

Academic medicine

Education

BE/BC Family Medicine board certification

Leadership in medical education

Job description

Just a short drive from Spokane, Washington sits this 50-bed community-owned hospital and clinic system. Their 100+ provider group is looking for additional BE/BC Family Medicine physicians with interests in teaching and leadership to lead their brand new Residency Program backed by Washington State University. Collaborate with a well-versed leadership and administrative team to design, lead, and implement a brand new residency program oriented towards rural Family Medicine. Providers with experience in academics and/or leadership encouraged to apply.

Position

• Collaborate with administrative and medical staff to design a Family Medicine residency program.
• Guaranteed base salary of $395,000+.
• Prepare for 4 residents set to start in 2029, followed by 8 in 2030, and 12 in 2031.
• Step into a 50-50 administrative to clinical split, shifting to more administrative time as program begins.
• Incentives including $200,000+ loan forgiveness, $100,000 sign on, and $20,000 relocation stipend.
• Comprehensive benefits, CME, and PTO included.

Community

• Nestled on one of Washington's crystal lakes and just a short drive from Spokane sits this bustling suburbia of the state.
• Boat, bike, fish, swim, and explore Washington's dense central terrain - with fresh water access, farmer's markets, golf courses, breweries, and more right at your disposal.
• With housing costs 22% less than the national average and no state income tax - take your dollar further in this family friendly community.
• For all of your national and international travel needs, access Spokane's international airport - just over an hour drive away.

Specialty: Family Medicine
Employment Type: Full Time