Advanced Practice Provider NP PA - Hospitalist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Mequon, WI
Facility Name: Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Hospital
Schedule: 7 on/ 7 off, 10 hour shifts, 168 day shifts required per year
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Productivity Incentives $2,000
CME allowance
Malpractice coverage with tail

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 97,000+ 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.

How you'll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join an employed, full-time daytime position within a well-respected practice at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Hospital.

• Collaborative Care Model: Practice within a highly collaborative daytime cohort alongside 2 physicians and 2 fellow APPs, supported overnight by a dedicated Nocturnist physician to ensure excellent coverage and smooth shift handoffs.
• Practice Setting: Dedicated inpatient rounding with a highly sustainable daily workflow, carrying an average patient panel of 12–14 patients.
• Balanced Clinical Pace: Manage an average of only 1–3 admissions per day, allowing you the time to focus on high-quality medical management and comprehensive patient care.
• Optimal Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a highly predictable and flexible 7-on/7-off daytime schedule (10-hour shifts), requiring 168 shifts per year to maintain full-time status.
• Licensure & Certification: Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant eligible for an unrestricted Wisconsin state license and DEA registration.
• Lead Inpatient Clinical Care: Partner closely with your physician colleagues to evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic conditions, ensuring every individual receives a clear path toward recovery.
• Champion Quality Outcomes: Participate actively in care coordination and multidisciplinary rounding to improve patient safety, cost-effectiveness, and overall hospital efficiency.
• Document Excellence: Capture the patient care journey with precision, maintaining high-quality clinical records that serve as a reliable roadmap for the entire healthcare team.

About The Facility

Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee is a premier 118-bed acute care facility beautifully situated in Mequon, Wisconsin. Recognized as a Level III Trauma Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center, and a Gold Level 1 Accredited Geriatric Emergency Department, this campus is a regional destination for high-acuity care. The hospital features advanced specialty backup—including the Polly and Bill Van Dyke Cancer Center, cardiology, orthopedics, and a dedicated intensive care presence—offering full clinical support for your inpatient panel.

Why Clinicians Choose the Milwaukee Area

Located directly on the western shore of Lake Michigan just north of downtown Milwaukee, Mequon offers a spectacular blend of upscale suburban comfort and big-city convenience.

• Lifestyle & Leisure: Majestic lakeside bluffs, lush open green spaces, five pristine golf courses, and easy access to thousands of regional lakes for sailing, boating, and fishing.
• Cultural Highlights: Enjoy quick highway access to the historic Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and Summerfest—the world's largest music festival.
• Sports & Entertainment: Proximity to major professional athletics, including the Milwaukee Bucks, Brewers, and Green Bay Packers.
• Community: A safe, highly affluent, family-oriented community of approximately 25,000 residents renowned for its top-ranked public school systems and exceptional quality of life.

Why Clinicians Choose Ascension

• Clinician-Led Culture: Step into a highly collaborative community where provider engagement and experience are recognized as the primary drivers of excellent patient care.
• 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 strong.
• Mission-Centered Care: Join a team that answers a high calling—delivering high-quality, compassionate, and personalized healthcare to all, with a profound commitment to serving the community.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Orthopedic Physician Assistant preferred. Verified by local Credentialing Office.

Education
Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience
1 year of experience preferred.

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