Nocturnist Hospitalist

Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Nocturnist Opportunity

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. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Wisconsin to provide medical services to patients.

• Collaborative Care Model: 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.
• Optimal Work-Life Balance: 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.
• Lead Acute Interventions: 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.
• Procedure Flexibility: 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.
• Champion Quality & Efficiency: 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.
• Document Excellence: Capture the patient story with precision and care, maintaining high-quality records that serve as a reliable roadmap for the daytime team.

About the Facility

Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital is a premier facility in Appleton, recently enhanced by a state-of-the-art 90-bed patient tower. As a Level III Trauma Center and Certified Stroke and Chest Pain Center, the hospital serves as a regional anchor for high-acuity care. Our Hospitalist team is backed by a deeply supportive nursing and administrative staff, all working within a newly renovated, modern clinical environment that features advanced sub-specialty support in Cardiology, Pulmonology/Critical Care, GI, and Surgery.

Why Physicians Choose the Fox Cities

• Lifestyle & Leisure: Access to over 15,000 lakes for sailing, skiing, and fishing, plus extensive trails for biking and hiking.
• Cultural Hub: Home to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, featuring Broadway shows and world-class entertainment.
• Location: Ideally situated in Northeastern Wisconsinjust 30 miles from Green Bay and an easy drive to Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago.
• Community: A fast-growing, safe, and family-oriented region with a patient draw area of 230,000 and an exceptional quality of life with a low cost of living.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Clinician-Led Culture: A collaborative environment where your engagement is recognized as a key driver of excellent care.
• Stability & Incentives: Benefit from competitive compensation, a 2.5% yearly quality metric bonus, a seniority bonus, and a great retirement package.
• 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 for all.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

• 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.