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Columbia, South Carolina

Physician (Locums) - Gastroenterology - Columbia

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Provide direct primary medical care to all participants of the program. Accountabilities Performs comprehensive history and physical on new referrals.

Performs interval history and physicals on established participants completed quarterly or as indicated. Evaluates and treats participants with episodic illnesses Refers participants to medical specialist as indicated.

Admits participants to the hospital: (a) Provides primary care (attending) responsibilities for management; (b) Provides updates to the team on a regular basis; (c) Judiciously utilizes specialty consultants; (d) Is responsible for coordinating discharge planning with the team.

Manages all care of participants in the nursing home: (a) Provides regular visits; (b) Performs telephone contacts with nursing home staff as required; (c) Admits nursing home participants to hospital when necessary. Actively participates in family conferences.

Participates in team meetings, committees and work groups as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Minimum

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited school required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement At least 2-3 years’ experience, minimum one year experience working with a frail/elderly population.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses Current license to practice medicine in SC; BLS Required. Other Required Skills and Experience Proven clinical leadership. Ability to get along with others in a team environment.

Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location Richland Facility 3210 Gastroenterology 3 Medical Park Department 32101000 Gastroenterology 3 Medical Park-Practice Operations Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve.

The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually.

Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide direct primary medical care to program participants, including comprehensive physicals, episodic illness treatment, and hospital management. They are also responsible for coordinating care in nursing homes and actively participating in team meetings and family conferences.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree and possess a current medical license in South Carolina. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience is required, including at least one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient carePhysical examinationTeam collaborationMedical managementGeriatric care

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs · 5 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 389 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Columbia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k
Typical market rent
$1,479/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.7
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbia, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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