Internist Jobs in Tacoma, WA

An Internist is a specialist in internal medicine, a discipline focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Internists can act as a primary care physician, but they are not general practitioners; their expertise lies in dealing with complex illnesses and chronic conditions. They also often consult with other physicians to help solve puzzling diagnostic problems. Internists often have patients who are seriously ill or have complex illnesses, hence they play a crucial role in the medical field.

Regarding important skills and certifications, Internists need to have completed medical school and a residency program in internal medicine, which usually lasts around three years. They should be adept at problem-solving, have a strong knowledge base of disease pathology, be skilled at medical procedures, and have strong interpersonal skills. They need to be certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Prior to becoming an Internist, a person might have roles such as a Medical Officer, General Practitioner, or Medical Intern during their residency training.

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Physician Internal Medicine St. Joseph

  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
  • Tacoma, WA
  • moments ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • moments ago

Medicine Primary Care Physician VMFH is are seeking a dedicated and collegial Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician to join our thriving practice at Franciscan Medical Clinic, located on the St....

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Physician Internal Medicine Gravelly Lake

  • CommonSpirit Health
  • Lakewood, WA (3 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lakewood, WA (3 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 9 hours ago

Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician Location: Gravelly Lake (South Tacoma area), Washington Job Type: Full-time Opportunity for an Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician at Gravelly Lake!...

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Internal Medicine Physician Needed in Washington

  • CompHealth
  • Burien, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Burien, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Monday - Friday schedule with 4-day work week option Outpatient practice with 20 - 25 patients per day Shared phone call coverage Board-certified Internal Medicine required Hospital-employed position...

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Primary Care Internal Medicine Physician

  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
  • Burien, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Burien, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Summary and Responsibilities Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Primary Care Internal Medicine Physician in the beautiful Puget Sound Region of Washington State for a full-time position...

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Internal Medicine Physician

  • HealthPoint
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 12 days ago

Board certified or board eligible in family practice. Maintain current registration/licensure as a physician in the state of Washington. Demonstrated operating knowledge of computers....

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Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician

  • Kaiser Permanente - Washington Permanente Medical Group
  • Port Orchard, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Port Orchard, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 13 days ago

Care Bonus: $100,000 Relocation Allowance: Up to $13,000 (based on location at time of offer) Qualifications Medical Degree MD/DO Required BC/BE Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Required Ability...

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Physician - Internal Medicine

  • MultiCare
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 23 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 23 days ago

We offer ambulatory only Primary Care, with embedded support services to make practice sustainable and enjoyable....

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Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician

  • Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth
  • Federal Way, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Overview: Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is currently seeking full-time (1.0 FTE) Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine trained physician(s) to...

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Physician-Family or Internal Medicine Physician Salaried Locum

  • American Public Human Services Association
  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Overview: Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a full-time salaried locum physician (0.8 FTE) who is BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine to join our Kent...

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Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician

  • American Public Human Services Association
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 60+ days ago

Position Overview: Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is currently seeking part-time (0.8 FTE) Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine trained physician(s) to...

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Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician - Hourly Locums

  • American Public Human Services Association
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Overview Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking per diem Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician(s) to join Renton Medical Center team in Renton, Washington...

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Supervisory Physician (Internal Medicine)

  • Civilian Corps
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Responsibilities Major Duties: Provide first contact, continuous, and comprehensive primary care for infants, children, youth, and adults....

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Physician - Internal Medicine

  • MultiCare Health System
  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

We offer ambulatory only Primary Care, with embedded support services to make practice sustainable and enjoyable....

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Demographic Data for Tacoma, WA

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Salary for Internist Jobs in Tacoma, WA

This is the average annual salary for Internist jobs in Tacoma, WA as reported by the BLS.

$333,900


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Internist positions.



Highest Education Level

Internists in Tacoma, WA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
60.0%
Master's Degree
20.6%
Bachelor's Degree
14.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.2%
Associate's Degree
1.5%
High School or GED
1.0%
Some College
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Internists in Tacoma, WA
4-6 years
33.2%
2-4 years
21.2%
1-2 years
13.6%
None
11.0%
8-10 years
9.4%
Less than 1 year
9.4%
6-8 years
2.3%