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Madison, Wisconsin

Hospitalist

Hospital MedicineNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

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Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor

Job Summary

Providers with the Division of Hospital Medicine provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses at UW Health practice sites. They are also provided the opportunity to grow the next generation of physicians through hands-on instruction of residents, fellows, and medical students.

Our Division prides itself on building a team of empathetic and collaborative physicians who are dedicated to improving the field of Hospital Medicine through clinical and scholarly endeavors.

Successful candidates will demonstrate not only their comprehensive clinical knowledge, but their ability to build trusting relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

They will also be energized by a unique diversity of practice and the opportunity to work on a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. We seek candidates who are equally compassionate and comprehensive in their care, and enthusiastic to teach this approach to groups of dedicated and eager learners.

This position is full or part time, 20%-100% FTE

This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law every four years.

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Professor, Associate Professor (CHS), Assistant Professor (CHS) or Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Key Job Responsibilities

Clinical track duties: The incumbent will be expected to provide clinical patient care, admitting and managing hospital inpatients. The incumbent will also provide medical consultation within the hospital; teach residents, medical students, fellows in relation to patients on the hospitalist service; and participate in system-wide quality improvement projects at UW Health approved locations.

CHS track duties: The incumbent will be expected to provide clinical patient care, admitting and managing hospital inpatients. The incumbent will also provide medical consultation within the hospital; teach residents, medical students, fellows in relation to patients on the hospitalist service; and participate in system-wide quality improvement projects at UW Health approved locations. Participation in research endeavors of the Division expected.

The successful candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows. The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Department: School of Medicine and Public Health / Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine

Fueled by innovation yet grounded in kindness, the Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine and improve lives everywhere. We are committed to professional fulfillment and health equity.

We strive to ensure that everyone in our department understands the importance of social impact and belonging—and is empowered to champion it in all they do.

Join us and be a part of supporting our nationally recognized faculty, innovative medical education programs and exceptional clinical care as we work towards our vision of healthy people and healthy communities!

At the Division of Hospital Medicine, we are experts in safe, effective, timely, and equitable care for hospitalized patients. We lead comprehensive research and clinical programs—in partnership with our world-class university and remarkable health system. We are innovative and collaborative as we strive for excellence and equity, making an impact in Wisconsin and beyond.

Compensation

Negotiable, 12 months

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.

Required Qualifications

Wisconsin Medical Licensure required by the start date.

Must be Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine by the start date of position. Eligible certifications include American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM), American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), or American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine (AOBFM).

Preferred Qualifications

For an appointment at Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor rank on CT Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate Professor on the CT Track.

For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate Professor on the CHS Track.

Education

MD or DO, or equivalent required.

How to Apply

Please go the "Apply Now" section to submit your application. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 10, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas.

The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i. e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

Contact Information

Arianna Coleman, accoleman@medicine.wisc.edu

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Institutional Statement on Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.

We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e. g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will provide comprehensive clinical patient care, including admitting and managing hospital inpatients and providing medical consultations. Additionally, they will teach medical students, residents, and fellows while participating in quality improvement projects and scholarly research.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an MD, DO, or equivalent degree and hold a Wisconsin Medical License by the start date. Applicants are required to be Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine through recognized boards such as ABIM, AOBIM, ABFM, or AOBFM.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosisInpatient managementClinical researchCollaborationMentorship

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 78% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospitalist at Universities of Wisconsin a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 1,164 active Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
7%
CME allowance
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 90% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,164 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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