Nocturnist Hospitalist
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Appleton, WI
- Facility Name: St. Elizabeth Hospital
- Schedule: Full-Time
- 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
How you’ll make an impact in this role
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 â 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
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 Wisconsinâjust 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.
- 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
- 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 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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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Key Responsibilities
The nocturnist hospitalist will manage acute admissions and provide clinical support during overnight shifts in a semi-closed ICU setting. They will collaborate with an APP partner and the daytime medical team to ensure high-quality patient care and documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree and be credentialed by the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board or Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. Advanced Life Support certification is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 36% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
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