Outdoor Program Director Jobs in Spokane, WA (NOW HIRING)

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FTE: 0.5, Shift: Day, Schedule: variable

Additional Information:

The Spokane Internal Medicine Residency Program seeks an Associate Program Director for Inpatient Training to join the faculty beginning on or about September 1, 2026. This position is a core member of the residency leadership team and will begin at 0.5 FTE, with an anticipated transition to 1.0 FTE in June 2027.

Position Summary

The Associate Program Director-IM (APD-IM) is responsible for supporting the clinical operations, educational strategies, and administration of an Internal Medicine Residency program. The APD-IM's primary responsibility is to support the Program Director, providing additional physician leadership to residents and faculty and assuming the Director's responsibilities when the Director is absent. The APD-IM's time will be split between dedicated program administration, evaluation, teaching, precepting, and scholarship, and providing direct patient care. This is a leadership role requiring a physician with strong clinical, educational, and administrative skills and credentials. Work situations are varied, requiring analysis of information related to a variety of clinical, operational, and strategic areas, the use of discretion and good judgment in decision-making, strong leadership, organizational, and managerial skills.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Demonstrates the MultiCare values of respect, integrity, stewardship, excellence, collaboration, kindness, and joy

• Adheres to MultiCare policies, guidelines and procedures

• Participates in the clinical & educational leadership of the faculty team

• Models exemplary professionalism at all times

• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director

Education

• Trains and mentors residents and medical students in both outpatient and inpatient settings

• Participates in the regular evaluation of residents and students

• Works with other faculty to develop program curriculum

• Works collaboratively with team members to create a culture of excellence, professionalism, and scholarly focus

• Participates in the recruitment of new residents

• Engages in individual and team scholarly activities

Clinical Care

• Ensures comprehensive primary care for a patient panel, including risk assessment, preventive care, and management of chronic conditions

• Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions using evidence-based guidelines

• Refers to specialists appropriately

• Participates in hospital rounding and clinic coverage for colleagues per departmental guidelines

• Participates in after-hours call coverage per departmental guidance

• Timely and accurate documentation, inclusive of direct patient encounters and asynchronous care

• Leads a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care

Requirements

• Unrestricted Washington State medical license by the time of employment

• At least 1 yr experience teaching in a residency/fellowship environment (GME), preferably in a physician-leadership role

• Physician leadership/administrative experience preferred

• Board certified & clinically active in Internal Medicine

• DEA, NPI & state prescriptive authority by the time of employment

• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

About Deaconess Hospital

Founded in 1896, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hospital serving the greater Spokane region. Deaconess is home to a Level III Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine program and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is the only hospital in the area with national accreditation in bariatric surgery. Deaconess provides high-quality inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic and emergency services.

About the Spokane Community

Spokane, in eastern Washington along the Spokane River and near the Selkirk Mountains, offers a vibrant city experience with endless access to outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries, and nearby national parks, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene. Spokane delivers the perfect balance of city living and Pacific Northwest recreation year-round.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $330,000.00 - $330,000.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

Compensation Information:
Starting at $330000.00 / Annually