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Black River Health
Black River Falls, Wisconsin

Hospitalist Physician

Hospital MedicineIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Hospitalist MD Opportunity!!

Become a part of an organization committed to remaining independent, where decisions are made locally for the benefit and well-being of the communities we serve.

An incredible opportunity has presented itself for an experienced Hospitalist at Black River Health.

The hospitalist shall provide the very best high-quality, cost-effective care to the patients assigned to the service through approved referral sources.

Position Schedule

  • Fourteen (14) twelve (12) hour shifts per month
  • Shared weekend rotation
  • Shared Holiday Rotation
  • Hours: 7 am – 7 pm

Benefits Include

  • Sign-on bonus
  • Relocation Bonus
  • Health Insurance
  • Disability Insurance – Short and Long-term
  • Retirement Plan – 401(k)
  • CME Allowance
  • Free Meals in the hospital cafe
  • Workers Compensation
  • Professional Liability
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flex Spending Account

If you are looking for an exciting new role at a place that feels like home, look no further.

Qualifications

  • Hospitalists must be licensed to practice medicine in the state of Wisconsin and maintain good standing on Black River Health’s medical staff
  • Physician Hospitalists must be board-certified or board-eligible in the field of Family Practice. Board Certified within one year
  • Current certification in BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Hospitalists must maintain current ALS/ACLS (Advanced Life Saving/Advanced Cardiac Life Support), and PLS/PALS (Pediatric Life Saving/Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Your Future Starts Here

Black River Health is proud to be recognized among the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. Guided by our mission — Outstanding and comprehensive healthcare for you and your family, delivered locally with compassion — we invite you to bring your expertise and leadership to our team. Apply today and take the next step in your career — don’t wait.

Live, Work & Thrive in Black River Country

Beyond your career, you’ll enjoy the unmatched lifestyle of Black River Country. With over 200,000 acres of wilderness, scenic trails for hiking and biking, and pristine lakes for fishing, boating, and even scuba diving, the region offers endless opportunities to recharge and explore. Whether it’s kayaking, skiing, or simply enjoying small-town charm, Black River Country is the perfect place to call home. Learn more at blackrivercountry.net.

Qualified candidates may obtain an application and attach a resume on our website at blackriverhealth.com

"Black River Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan."

Key Responsibilities

The Hospitalist Physician will provide the highest quality, cost-effective care to assigned patients through approved referral sources. This involves working fourteen 12-hour shifts per month, including shared weekend and holiday rotations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

High-Quality CareBLS CertificationALS CertificationACLS CertificationPLS CertificationPALS Certification

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 Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 10 employers

3
<$280k
17
$280k-310k
1
$330k
4
$340k-370k
2
$370k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
4% this job
CME allowance
4% this job
Relocation assistance
4% this job
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician, Adult Hospitalist (Castro Valley, CA)

Sutter Health · Castro Valley, California

$180-$190/hr
#2

Physician Advisor 10am-6pm

St. Joseph's Health · Paterson, New Jersey

$160-$180/hr
#3

Physician - Hospitalist - Swing Shift

$358k-$366k
#4

Physician - Hospitalist (Swing Shift)

$358k-$366k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,188 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Black River Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$254k
Median resident rent
$543/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Black River Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Black River Falls, WI
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Relocation bonus
Health Insurance
Disability Insurance – Short and Long-term
Retirement Plan – 401(k)
CME Allowance
Free Meals in the hospital cafe
Workers Compensation