Internal Medicine / Family Medicine Hospitalist

Ascension; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage with tail

Job summary

Ascension's Franklin Hospital in Wisconsin seeks a hospitalist clinician to manage inpatient rounds in a busy ICU setting. You will collaborate with a seasoned team, perform minor procedures, and support open ICU care within a large health system.

The role requires MD or DO, Wisconsin licensure eligibility, and AHA-ALS; it offers a stable full-time schedule and opportunities for professional growth within Ascension's network.

Qualifications

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a balanced daytime environment with 3 daytime rounders and 1 overnight Nocturnist.
• Rounding with a highly manageable daily workflow averaging 13–17 encounters.
• Perform minor procedures with subspecialty resources support.
• Maintain a 7-on/7-off daytime schedule (176 shifts annually).
• Evaluate and treat inpatient cases as attending or consulting physician.
• Improve cost-effectiveness and patient safety in partnership with medical staff.

Skills

Open ICU experience

Board Certification

Education

MD or DO

Tools

DEA registration

Advanced Life Support (AHA)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Franklin, WI

Facility Name: Franklin Hospital

Schedule: Full-Time

Sign-on bonus: $30,000

Seniority bonus: (7+ years post-residency experience): $10,560

Relocation assistance: (if applicable): Up to $10,000

Productivity incentives: 2.5% Quality Metric bonus annually

CME Allowance: $4,000

Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Join an Established Team: Collaborate within a balanced daytime environment featuring 3 daytime rounders and 1 overnight Nocturnist, ensuring seamless transition and clear peer communication.
• Practice Setting: Dedicated inpatient rounding with a highly manageable daily workflow averaging 13â17 encounters (including starting census plus admissions).
• Clinical Environment: Experience clinical depth in an open ICU setting with the opportunity to perform minor procedures, supported by the extensive subspecialty resources of the broader network.
• Optimal Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a highly predictable and sustainable 7-on/7-off daytime schedule, requiring only 176 shifts annually to maintain full-time status.
• Board Certification: Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Licensure: Eligible for an unrestricted Wisconsin state medical license and DEA registration.
• Lead Comprehensive Care: Evaluate and treat inpatient cases with advanced diagnostic and clinical skills, acting as the primary attending or consulting physician to stabilize and heal acute panels.
• Champion Quality & Value: Partner with the medical staff to improve cost-effectiveness and patient safety, directly impacting clinical outcomes while maximizing your performance incentives.

About The Facility

Franklin Hospital is a key community anchor within the Ascension Milwaukee Hospitals network, which features seven regional facilities averaging 250â300 beds. Backed by a strong 24/7 hospitalist presence and renowned service lines across southeastern Wisconsin, Franklin Hospital blends cutting-edge technology with a supportive, modern clinical environment. As a nonprofit network, we are deeply committed to delivering compassionate, personalized healthcare to all, with a profound focus on community service.

Why Physicians Choose Milwaukee

Ideally located right on the shores of Lake Michigan just 90 miles north of Chicago, the Milwaukee metropolitan area (including the thriving suburb of Franklin) offers a spectacular blend of urban culture and convenient, family-friendly living.

• Sports & Entertainment: Home to the Bucks, Brewers, and Packers, alongside the world-class Milwaukee Art Museum and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
• Outdoor & Family Life: Enjoy sailing on Lake Michigan, exploring an extensive county park system, visiting a top-tier zoo, or hiking scenic lakefront trails.
• Festivals & Food: Experience a booming, diverse culinary scene and legendary summer events, including Summerfestâthe largest music festival in the country.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Clinician-Led Culture: Step into an environment where provider engagement and experience are recognized as the primary drivers of excellent clinical outcomes.
• Stability & Scale: Gain the professional advantages, innovative technology, and competitive wages of a national network featuring 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers.
• Mission-Centered Care: Join a team that answers a high callingâdelivering high-quality, cost-effective, and deeply compassionate healthcare rooted in service.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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