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Prisma Health
Richland, Washington

Physician - PRN Gastro Hospitalist, Columbia

Hospital Medicine Above average in Hospital MedicinePer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
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Job Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

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
  • This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

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
  • Must be licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment
  • Controlled Substance License in state of employment
  • 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

  • 3 Medical Park Rd Richland
  • Facility
  • Gastroenterology 3 Medical Park

Department

Gastroenterology 3 Medical Park-Practice Operations

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Key Responsibilities

Provide quality gastroenterology medical services, including diagnosing, preventing, and treating disease and maintaining accurate, timely medical records. Participate in call coverage, quality and utilization programs, patient education and satisfaction initiatives, and the clinical, teaching, research, and community activities of Prisma Health.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO, successful residency completion, board certification or eligibility, and medical staff privileges. The physician must hold a medical license in the state of employment, a state controlled substance license, and a DEA number, and have basic computer, office equipment, mathematical, and specialty-specific skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical DiagnosisDisease PreventionPatient TreatmentMedical RecordkeepingCPT and ICD CodingClinical Judgment

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 37 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 46% have no call, 35% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% 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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Salary Distribution17 jobs · 11 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
29% this job
Sign-on bonus
18%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

2.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Hospital Medicine

  • Includes call

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.

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About Prisma Health

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Greenville, South Carolina
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuing medical education support
Academic health center resources