Ascension

Internal Medicine / Family Medicine Hospitalist

Milwaukee, WI

full-time
Inpatient

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility Name : Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee

Schedule: Full-Time

Base salary: $293,196 for 176 day shifts

Sign-on bonus: $30,000

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 currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

How you'll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated IM or FM Hospitalist to join an established, clinician-led day team within the Ascension Milwaukee Hospitals network.
* Collaborative Day Team: Join a robust daytime cohort of seven rounders, supported by a dedicated overnight duo, ensuring a manageable daily encounter goal of 16-18 patients and a strong peer-to-peer partnership.
* Lead Comprehensive Rounding: Evaluate and treat a diverse patient panel with precision, acting as the primary attending physician to drive high-quality medical outcomes and steady recoveries.
* Mentor the Next Generation: Drive academic excellence by teaching and mentoring residents during every shift, fostering an environment of continuous learning and clinical leadership.
* Focus on Medical Management: Benefit from a closed ICU model where dedicated Intensivists lead all codes and procedures, allowing you to focus your expertise entirely on complex medical rounding and diagnostic accuracy.
* Champion Quality & Efficiency: Partner with the medical staff to improve cost-effectiveness and patient safety, earning eligibility for a 2.5% annual quality metric bonus and seniority rewards.
* Document the Patient Journey: Capture the clinical story through accurate documentation, ensuring seamless communication across the 300-bed facility and the broader integrated network.

About the Facility

Ascension Milwaukee Hospitals represent the heart of our Wisconsin network, featuring seven hospitals with an average size of 250-300 beds.

*This list is not all inclusive.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

  • Clinician-Led Culture: Join one of the largest nonprofit provider networks in the U.S., where your engagement is recognized as a key driver of excellent care.
  • Stability & Incentives: Benefit from a seniority bonus and a performance-based quality bonus within a stable, long-term practice environment.
  • 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.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

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

Compensation Details

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 E-Verify statement Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Posted May 7, 2026