Hospitalist NP / PA

We Are Hiring:

Location: Mequon, WI
Facility Name: Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Hospital 
Schedule: 7 on/ 7 off, 10 hour shifts, 168 day shifts required per year

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Productivity incentives:

$2,000 CME allowance 
Malpractice coverage with tail

What You Will Do:

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join an employed, full-time daytime position within a well-respected practice at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Hospital.

• Collaborative Care Model: Practice within a highly collaborative daytime cohort alongside 2 physicians and 2 fellow APPs, supported overnight by a dedicated Nocturnist physician to ensure excellent coverage and smooth shift handoffs.
• Practice Setting: Dedicated inpatient rounding with a highly sustainable daily workflow, carrying an average patient panel of 12–14 patients.
• Balanced Clinical Pace: Manage an average of only 1–3 admissions per day, allowing you the time to focus on high-quality medical management and comprehensive patient care.
• Optimal Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a highly predictable and flexible 7-on/7-off daytime schedule (10-hour shifts), requiring 168 shifts per year to maintain full-time status.
• Licensure & Certification: Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant eligible for an unrestricted Wisconsin state license and DEA registration.
• Lead Inpatient Clinical Care: Partner closely with your physician colleagues to evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic conditions, ensuring every individual receives a clear path toward recovery.
• Champion Quality Outcomes: Participate actively in care coordination and multidisciplinary rounding to improve patient safety, cost-effectiveness, and overall hospital efficiency.
• Document Excellence: Capture the patient care journey with precision, maintaining high-quality clinical records that serve as a reliable roadmap for the entire healthcare team.

About the Facility

Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee is a premier 118-bed acute care facility beautifully situated in Mequon, Wisconsin. Recognized as a Level III Trauma Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center, and a Gold Level 1 Accredited Geriatric Emergency Department, this campus is a regional destination for high-acuity care. The hospital features advanced specialty backup—including the Polly and Bill Van Dyke Cancer Center, cardiology, orthopedics, and a dedicated intensive care presence—offering full clinical support for your inpatient panel.

Why Clinicians Choose the Milwaukee Area

Located directly on the western shore of Lake Michigan just north of downtown Milwaukee, Mequon offers a spectacular blend of upscale suburban comfort and big-city convenience.

• Lifestyle & Leisure: Majestic lakeside bluffs, lush open green spaces, five pristine golf courses, and easy access to thousands of regional lakes for sailing, boating, and fishing.
• Cultural Highlights: Enjoy quick highway access to the historic Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and Summerfest—the world’s largest music festival.
• Sports & Entertainment: Proximity to major professional athletics, including the Milwaukee Bucks, Brewers, and Green Bay Packers.
• Community: A safe, highly affluent, family-oriented community of approximately 25,000 residents renowned for its top-ranked public school systems and exceptional quality of life.

Why Clinicians Choose Ascension

• Clinician-Led Culture: Step into a highly collaborative community where provider engagement and experience are recognized as the primary drivers of excellent patient care.
• Stability & Scale: Gain the professional advantages, innovative technology, and competitive wages of a national network featuring 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong.
• Mission-Centered Care: Join a team that answers a high calling—delivering high-quality, compassionate, and personalized healthcare to all, with a profound commitment to serving the community.

What You Will Need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

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

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

Visa Eligibility: None Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

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Why Join Our Team?:

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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.

Benefits:

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.