Nocturnist Hospitalist

About the role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated IM or FM Nocturnist to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

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

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 250–300 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

• 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.

Minimum 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.