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Prisma Health
Richland, Washington

Physician - Pediatric Critical Care - Columbia PRN

Critical Care MedicineIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 3mo 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 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 Day (United States of America) Location 7 Medical Park Rd Richland Facility 3456 Pediatric Intensivist 9 Med Park 530 Department 34561000 Pediatric Intensivist 9 Med Park 530-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, preventing, and treating diseases and injuries for pediatric patients while maintaining accurate medical records. They are also expected to participate in quality assurance programs and academic activities such as committees and community outreach.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine degree and have successfully completed a residency. Required credentials include board certification or eligibility, a state medical license, and a DEA number.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient CareMedical Record KeepingICD CodingCPT Coding

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Critical Care Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 83% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

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).

Critical Care Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 21.9% 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.

Top contract/1099 Critical Care Medicine Jobs

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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 13 employers

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<$345k
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$345k-400k
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$400k-455k
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$455k-510k
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$510k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
40% this job
Sign-on bonus
17%
Relocation assistance
17%
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.9
Better work-life than 70% of Critical Care Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 222 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • 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.