Nocturnist Hospitalist

About the role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Nocturnist to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice at Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital. Ascension Wisconsin is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician for our Hospitalist team as a Nocturnist.

Responsibilities

• Enjoy a high degree of clinical autonomy as the overnight physician, working side-by-side with a dedicated night APP partner.
• Backed by a seamless handoff from our daytime team of four physicians and two APPs, you will manage an incredibly sustainable average of only 8 admissions per night.
• Enjoy a highly predictable and sustainable 7-on/7-off schedule (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM, 144 shifts annually) designed to support an excellent quality of life outside the hospital.
• Serve as the clinical anchor overnight by evaluating and treating acute admissions and responding to code blue and rapid response calls in a semi-closed ICU setting.
• Have the clinical autonomy to perform procedures if you choose, with the ultimate peace of mind knowing you are supported by an experienced nursing team and a full complement of sub-specialists.
• Partner with the medical staff to improve cost-effectiveness and patient outcomes, earning eligibility for a 2.5% annual quality metric bonus alongside a seniority bonus.
• Capture the patient story with precision and care, maintaining high-quality records that serve as a reliable roadmap for the daytime team.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: One or more of the following required: Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Qualifications

• Experience: Experience in hospitalist medicine is preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Benefits

• Start Bonus: $5,000
• Base Salary: $325,000 for 144 night shifts
• Sign-on bonus: $50,000
• Seniority bonus (7+ years post-residency experience): $10,560
• Relocation assistance (if applicable): Up to $10,000

Pay

• $325,000 for 144 night shifts

Schedule

• 7-on/7-off schedule (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
• 144 shifts annually