Physician - Hospitalist - Full-Time Nocturnist

Facility Name : St. Elizabeth Hospital

Schedule: Full-Time
Start Bonus: $5,000
325,000 for 144 night shifts
Sign-on bonus: $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
$This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type
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: Command the night shift as the solo Nocturnist, backed by a strong daytime team of four physicians and two APPs, ensuring a seamless handoff and an incredibly manageable 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.
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.
Board Certification/Eligibility: Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Hospitalist experience preferred).
Eligible for Wisconsin state medical licensure and DEA registration.
About the Facility
Elizabeth Hospital is a premier 350-bed 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
Cultural Hub: Home to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, featuring Broadway shows and world-class entertainment.
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.
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.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
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.

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

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H1-B Visa Eligible
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Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
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