Nocturnist Hospitalist

We Are Hiring

Location: Milwaukee, WI 

Facility Name: Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee

Schedule: Full-Time 

Base salary: $353,755 for 166 night 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

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

What You Will Do

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.
• 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.

Additional Preferences

• Board Certification/Eligibility: Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Licensure: Eligible for Wisconsin state medical licensure and DEA registration.

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

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 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 Join 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 You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO 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.

Education:

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

Visa Eligibility

H1-B Visa and J1 Visa Eligible

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Why Join Our Team?

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.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.