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Richland, Washington

Physician - Palliative Medicine - Columbia

Palliative CareFull-Time

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Job Description

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Job Summary

The Prisma Health Physician is responsible for the provision of quality medical services to patients of Prisma Health-University Medical Group

Accountabilities

Engages in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease, defects or injuries and recommend or prescribe treatments for the relief or cure of physical, mental or functional ailments or defects.

Renders medical treatment to his or her patients consistent with generally accepted professional standards of care without regard to their ability to pay for such treatment and without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, or age.

Completes accurate, legible, and timely records with respect to all medical examinations and procedures; to accurately use Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases codes.

Provides after hours call coverage equally with other physicians of the Practice unless there is an agreement otherwise.

Complies with standards of accepted medical practice, the rules and regulations of managed care organizations and other payors, including but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid (except to the extent those rules conflict with Physician’s professional medical judgment), and the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Enhances clinical skills by maintaining sufficient continuing medical education to meet the requirements of the Physician’s certification and/or state licensing board.

Agrees to actively participate in non-revenue generating activities which serve to advance the Vision and Mission of Prisma Health.

As an Academic Health Center, these activities may range from serving on committees, community outreach, helping to meet the teaching, the research goals and/or other activities as determined by the appropriate Department Chair.

These important expectations are shared by all providers within Prisma Health–University Medical Group and are key elements of a high performing, integrated, physician led organization.

Participates in responding to requests for proposals for managed care contracts.

Participates in the establishment of quality assurance programs, utilization management programs, patient education services, and patient satisfaction programs.

Assists Employer in obtaining and maintaining any and all licenses, permits and other authorizations, plus achieving any applicable accreditation standards that relate to the business of Physician's Practice or Department.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

Job has direct and/or indirect supervision of team members that may include final budget authority, hire/termination authority, performance appraisal responsibility and disciplinary authority. Job will be considered a member of management staff at Prisma Health Company or affiliate and will have direct reports.

Minimum Requirements

  • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Successful Completion of Residency; Board Certified or Board Eligible; Medical Staff Privileges
  • Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
  • South Carolina Medical License
  • South Carolina Controlled Substance License
  • Drug Enforcement Agency Number
  • Other Required Skills and Experience
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Knowledge of Office Equipment (fax/copier)
  • Mathematical skills
  • Specialty specific skills

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

  • 5 Medical Park Rd Richland
  • Facility
  • 3241 Palliative Care

Department

32411000 Palliative Care-Practice Operations

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Key Responsibilities

The physician is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients while maintaining accurate medical records and adhering to professional standards of care. They will also participate in academic activities, quality assurance programs, and provide after-hours call coverage as part of an integrated medical team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and have successfully completed a residency program. A valid South Carolina medical license, controlled substance license, and DEA number are required, along with board certification or eligibility.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Palliative MedicineTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationPatient CareMedical CodingAcademic ResearchMedical LicensingTeam SupervisionBudget Management

Palliative Care — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.3this job 1.5
Below most Palliative Care listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 98 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Richland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$421k
Typical market rent
$1,731/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Kennewick-Richland, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.