Internal Medicine / Family Medicine Hospitalist

About the role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated IM or FM Hospitalist to join an established, clinician-led day team within the Ascension Milwaukee Hospitals network.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a robust daytime cohort of seven rounders, supported by a dedicated overnight duo, ensuring a manageable daily encounter goal of 16–18 patients and a strong peer-to-peer partnership.
• Evaluate and treat a diverse patient panel with precision, acting as the primary attending physician to drive high-quality medical outcomes and steady recoveries.
• Mentor the next generation by teaching and mentoring residents during every shift, fostering an environment of continuous learning and clinical leadership.
• Benefit from a closed ICU model where dedicated Intensivists lead all codes and procedures, allowing you to focus your expertise entirely on complex medical rounding and diagnostic accuracy.
• Partner with the medical staff to improve cost-effectiveness and patient safety, earning eligibility for a 2.5% annual quality metric bonus and seniority rewards.
• Capture the clinical story through accurate documentation, ensuring seamless communication across the 300-bed facility and the broader integrated network.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Wisconsin.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• At least 3 years of hospitalist experience preferred.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records systems.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Base salary: $293,196 for 176 day shifts
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 $4,000
CME allowance
Malpractice coverage with tail

Schedule

Full-Time

Benefits

• 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.

Life at Ascension

Life at 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.

Why Physicians Choose Milwaukee

• 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 Summerfest—the world’s largest music festival—and 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.