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Richland, Washington

Physician - Hospitalist - Columbia

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

To provide the full scope of primary care services which fall under his/her field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance to patients.

Conducts patient examination, prescribes medications, and provides consultation and medical and/or surgical treatment to correct and/or treat various conditions, illnesses and injuries. All employees are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with values of compassion, dignity, excellence, integrity and teamwork.

Accountabilities

Depending on setting and specialty, provides surgical and/or non-surgical work-up, diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to patients and families.

  • Provides appropriate consultations, referrals and follow-up care based on patients’ needs.
  • Exercises sound medical judgment in all issues of health care.
  • Orders studies, tests and ancillary services.
  • Utilizes electronic medical records including CPOE.

Consults with Medical Director, other physicians or mid-level providers as needed regarding patient care, assessment and education issues.

Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education and other patient care programs established by hospital or clinical requirements.

Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.

Upholds the standards of professionalism and remains dedicated to clinical excellence. Respects diversity and embodies the Palmetto Health Vision and Values.

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 (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited school required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Completion of Residency. Depending on site, setting or specialty, some years of experience may be required.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in area of specialty, licensed to practice in the state of South Carolina. BLS Required
  • In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements
  • N/A

Other Required Skills and Experience

Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques. Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in the treatment of patients. Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette required.

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location: 5 Medical Park Rd Richland

  • Facility
  • Hospitalists Columbia

Department: Hospitalists Columbia-Practice Operations

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Key Responsibilities

The physician provides comprehensive primary care services, including diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care for patients. They are also responsible for educating patients on wellness and participating in quality improvement and clinical management programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree and have completed a residency program. Board certification or eligibility in the specialty and a valid South Carolina medical license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPrescribing medicationPatient education

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 76% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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 Distribution29 jobs · 11 employers

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<$280k
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$280k-310k
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$310k-340k
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$340k-370k
1
$900k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
14%
CME allowance
11% this job
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,161 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.