What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Medicine / Internal Medicine Physician | Spokane, WA position at Emergency Responders Health Center?
Family Medicine / Internal Medicine Physician | Spokane, WA
Join a physician-led practice dedicated to the health of first responders and their families. Care for a motivated patient population in a collaborative outpatient setting with integrated physical therapy, mental health, nutrition and massage therapy. Opportunity for an interested physician to help lead ERHC North as Medical Director or Assistant Medical Director.
Why Practice at ERHC?
Medicine … the way it was meant to be.
- Care for dedicated fire, law enforcement and EMS personnel and their families, with an emphasis on prevention, wellness and long-term health
- Practice in an independent, physician-led clinic where clinical judgment and quality of care come first
- Expand your expertise in first-responder, occupational and sports medicine with collaborative physician support
- Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team of medical and allied health professionals
- Provide thoughtful, patient-centered care with comprehensive visits and longer appointment times
- Help advance innovative clinical services, screening programs and, if interested, physician leadership
About Emergency Responders Health Center (ERHC):
Safeguard the lives of those who safeguard our communities. Founded in Boise, Idaho in 2004, Emergency Responders Health Center (ERHC) provides comprehensive healthcare for first responders and their families. Serving nearly 40 fire, law enforcement and EMS agencies and more than 10,000 patients, ERHC brings together primary care, preventive wellness, occupational medicine, physical therapy, mental health and work-related injury care. ERHC North opened in Spokane in 2025 at the invitation of local agencies, extending our physician-led model to northeastern Washington and northern Idaho. Our growing organization also serves southwestern Idaho, including Nampa.
We seek a board-certified Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to provide broad-spectrum outpatient care, including continuity care, duty-specific Annual Wellness Exams, cardiac and cancer screening, and occupational and sports medicine. For an experienced physician interested in leadership, there is also an opportunity to serve as Medical Director or Assistant Medical Director at ERHC North, helping guide clinical quality, provider collaboration, mentorship and future growth.
Full-Time Schedule:
- Weekdays (4 days per week)
- Rotating Saturday clinic (partial day; frequency dependent upon clinical staffing levels)
Practice Opportunities:
ERHC North | Spokane, WA
- Family Medicine / Internal Medicine Physician;
- Optional Medical Director or Assistant Medical Director leadership opportunity
Eligibility Requirements:
MD or DO degree
- Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Additional certification in Sports Medicine or Occupational Medicine welcomed (not required)
Desired/Competitive Qualifications:
- Interest in developing expertise in exercise physiology, cardiac stress testing, and MSK ultrasound
- Commitment to ERHC’s comprehensive, patient-centered “depth-of-care” philosophy
- Interest in first-responder occupational health, workplace risks and culture; leadership experience or interest in clinical oversight, physician collaboration and mentorship is a plus, not a requirement
Work Location/Travel:
- Health Center located in Rock Pointe Corporate Center III, Spokane, WA
- Physician-designed health center facilities housing exam rooms, digital X-ray imaging, cardiac stress test suites, laboratory, procedure room, new Samsung V8 ultrasound device, physical therapy studio, and on campus Wellness Clinic (mental health therapists).
- Mental Health Therapy, dietitian/RDN (nutrition consultations), and massage therapy fully integrated into primary care model
Benefits:
- Health, Dental & EAP Benefits
- 4 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401K with Match
- Malpractice, General Liability, Cyber and Workers’ Compensation Insurance
- EMR (eClinicalWorks), Dictation/AI Software License, and full IT setup
- Recognized holidays (clinic closed): New Years, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Christmas Eve. Single provider on Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Compensation: Competitive base salary with productivity/performance bonus. Leadership responsibilities and additional compensation may be discussed with qualified candidates.
Questions? Email communications@er-hc.org