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Prisma Health
Columbia, South Carolina

Physician - Hospitalist- Nocturnist - Columbia - PT

Hospital MedicineIncludes callPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

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 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 Night (United States of America) Location 5 Medical Park Rd Richland Facility 3260 Hospitalists Columbia Department 32601000 Hospitalists Columbia-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 is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients, maintaining accurate medical records, and providing after-hours call coverage. They also participate in quality assurance programs, academic activities, and community outreach to support the organization's mission.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and have completed a residency program. A 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
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient careMedical documentationMedical codingAcademic teachingOffice equipment operation

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

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).

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 12 employers

5
<$300k
19
$300k-350k
6
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
8% this job
PSLF eligible
8%
Sign-on bonus
4%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$118k-$400k
#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 70% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

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.

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About Prisma Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Greenville, South Carolina
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement
CME allowance
Malpractice coverage