Internal Medicine / Family Medicine Hospitalist

Location: Franklin, WI 

Facility Name: Franklin Hospital

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 not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

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This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Hospitalist to join an employed, full-time daytime position within a well-respected practice at Ascension Franklin Hospital.

• Join an Established Team: Collaborate within a balanced daytime environment featuring 3 daytime rounders and 1 overnight Nocturnist, ensuring seamless transition and clear peer communication.
• Practice Setting: Dedicated inpatient rounding with a highly manageable daily workflow averaging 13–17 encounters (including starting census plus admissions).
• Clinical Environment: Experience clinical depth in an open ICU setting with the opportunity to perform minor procedures, supported by the extensive subspecialty resources of the broader network.
• Optimal Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a highly predictable and sustainable 7-on/7-off daytime schedule, requiring only 176 shifts annually to maintain full-time status.
• Board Certification: Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Licensure: Eligible for an unrestricted Wisconsin state medical license and DEA registration.
• Lead Comprehensive Care: Evaluate and treat inpatient cases with advanced diagnostic and clinical skills, acting as the primary attending or consulting physician to stabilize and heal acute panels.
• Champion Quality & Value: Partner with the medical staff to improve cost-effectiveness and patient safety, directly impacting clinical outcomes while maximizing your performance incentives.

About the Facility

Franklin Hospital is a key community anchor within the Ascension Milwaukee Hospitals network, which features seven regional facilities averaging 250–300 beds. Backed by a strong 24/7 hospitalist presence and renowned service lines across southeastern Wisconsin, Franklin Hospital blends cutting-edge technology with a supportive, modern clinical environment. As a nonprofit network, we are deeply committed to delivering compassionate, personalized healthcare to all, with a profound focus on community service.

Why Physicians Choose Milwaukee

Ideally located right on the shores of Lake Michigan just 90 miles north of Chicago, the Milwaukee metropolitan area (including the thriving suburb of Franklin) offers a spectacular blend of urban culture and convenient, family-friendly living.

• Sports & Entertainment: Home to the Bucks, Brewers, and Packers, alongside the world-class Milwaukee Art Museum and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
• Outdoor & Family Life: Enjoy sailing on Lake Michigan, exploring an extensive county park system, visiting a top-tier zoo, or hiking scenic lakefront trails.
• Festivals & Food: Experience a booming, diverse culinary scene and legendary summer events, including Summerfest—the largest music festival in the country.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Clinician-Led Culture: Step into an environment where provider engagement and experience are recognized as the primary drivers of excellent clinical outcomes.
• 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.
• Mission-Centered Care: Join a team that answers a high calling—delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and deeply compassionate healthcare rooted in service.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

Education:

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

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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.

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

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