Nocturnist

Ascension • Racine, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Wisconsin is looking for an Internal Medicine physician for our Nocturnist Department. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Wisconsin to provide medical services to patients.
Position Highlights:
Well-supported team-based practice
Great working relationship with PCPs, ED, nursing and ancillary staff
Collegial Hospitalist Team comprised of 20 providers
Comprehensive Specialist support at both locations
EMR is EPIC
Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
Procedures optional, not required
Highly competitive compensation package.
For part-time 0.5 FTE
83 night shifts required
Annual base compensation: $172,706.28
$15,000 start bonus forgiven over 3 years
Patient care quality bonus incentive potential 2.5% of base compensation
Seniority bonus

Requirements

• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• 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.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Benefits

• 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: 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees