About this role
We Are Hiring
Location: Appleton, WI
Facility Name: St. Elizabeth Hospital
Schedule: Full-Time
Start Bonus: $5,000
Base salary: $325,000 for 144 night shifts
Sign-on bonus: $50,000
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 not 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 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.
- 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.
Additional Preferences
- Board Certification/Eligibility: Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Hospitalist experience preferred).
- Licensure: Eligible for Wisconsin state medical licensure and DEA registration.
About the Facility
Ascension St. 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
Anchored by Neenah, Menasha, and Appleton, the Fox Cities offer a unique mixture of urban style and small-town charm.
- 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 Wisconsin—just 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 Join 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 You Will 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.