Internal Medicine / Family Medicine Hospitalist

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility Name: Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee

Schedule: Full-Time

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

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

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.

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

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated IM Hospitalist or FM Hospitalist with 3+ years of hospitalist experience to join an established, clinician-led day team within the Ascension Milwaukee Hospitals network.

• Collaborative Day Team: Join a robust daytime cohort of seven rounders, supported by a dedicated overnight duo, ensuring a manageable daily encounter goal of 1618 patients and a strong peer-to-peer partnership.
• Lead Comprehensive Rounding: 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: Drive academic excellence by teaching and mentoring residents during every shift, fostering an environment of continuous learning and clinical leadership.
• Focus On Medical Management: 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.
• Champion Quality & Efficiency: 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.
• 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 250300 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 Summerfestthe world's largest music festivaland 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.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

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.