Nocturnist Hospitalist

Ascension Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascension Milwaukee Hospitals in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a physician for a full-time ICU/overnight role. The position includes collaboration with night and day teams, leading admissions, and teaching residents in a high-acuity hospital setting.

The role emphasizes a closed ICU model with Intensivists leading codes, prioritizing precise clinical management and thorough documentation across a 300-bed facility.

Qualifications

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Collaborative Night Team: Join a dedicated overnight duo of two Nocturnists, supported by a daytime team of seven rounders, ensuring a manageable pace and a strong peer-to-peer partnership.
• Lead Clinical Assessments: Evaluate and treat hospital admissions with precision, serving as the primary attending or consulting physician to stabilize and care for patients during the critical overnight hours.
• Mentor the Next Generation: Drive academic excellence by teaching and mentoring residents during every shift, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.
• Focus on Specialized Care: Benefit from a closed ICU model where dedicated Intensivists lead all codes and procedures, allowing you to focus your expertise on high-quality medical management and diagnostic accuracy.
• Document the Patient Journey: Capture the clinical story through accurate documentation, ensuring seamless communication across the 300-bed facility and the broader integrated network.

Education

MD/DO required

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility Name: Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee

Schedule: Full-Time

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

Productivity incentives: 2.5% Quality Metric bonus annually

$4,000 CME allowance

Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is 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

• Collaborative Night Team: Join a dedicated overnight duo of two Nocturnists, supported by a daytime team of seven rounders, ensuring a manageable pace and a strong peer-to-peer partnership.

• Lead Clinical Assessments: Evaluate and treat hospital admissions with precision, serving as the primary attending or consulting physician to stabilize and care for patients during the critical overnight hours.

• Mentor the Next Generation: Drive academic excellence by teaching and mentoring residents during every shift, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.

• Focus on Specialized Care: Benefit from a closed ICU model where dedicated Intensivists lead all codes and procedures, allowing you to focus your expertise on high-quality medical management and diagnostic accuracy.

• Document the Patient Journey: Capture the clinical story through accurate documentation, ensuring seamless communication across the 300-bed facility and the broader integrated network.

About the Facility

Ascension Milwaukee Hospitals represent the heart of our Wisconsin network, featuring seven hospitals with an average size of 250â300 beds. This 300-bed facility is a hub for renowned service lines, including cardiology, oncology, and neuroscience. As a teaching site, we combine high-acuity clinical exposure with a supportive, mission-driven environment that prioritizes personalized care for all, especially those most vulnerable in the Milwaukee community.

Why Physicians Choose Milwaukee

Ideally located on the shores of Lake Michigan just 90 miles north of Chicago, Milwaukee is a “Gamma Global City” that offers big-city amenities with small-town convenience.

• Professional Sports & Culture: 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 boating and sailing on Lake Michigan, an extensive county park system, and a top-tier zoo.

• Festivals & Food: Experience Summerfestâthe world's largest music festivalâand a diverse culinary scene that satisfies every palate.

• Quality of Life: A culturally diverse, family-oriented community with a high quality of life and a wide range of residential options.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Clinician-Led Culture: Join one of the largest nonprofit provider networks in the U.S., where your engagement is recognized as a key driver of excellent care.

• Stability & Incentives: Benefit from a seniority bonus and a performance-based quality bonus within a stable, long-term practice environment.

• National Reach, Local Autonomy: Collaborate with over 7,000 providers nationwide while maintaining the autonomy to practice within your local community.

• Mission-Centered: Rooted in a deep commitment to service and compassionate, personalized healthcare.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

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

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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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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