Hospitalist NP / PA

Location: Chilton, WI

Facility Name: Calumet Hospital 

Schedule: Full-Time 
Start Bonus: $5,000

CME Allowance: $2,000

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.

• 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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an established, clinician-led Hospitalist team at Ascension Calumet Hospital.

• Autonomy & Sustainable Pace: Practice within a highly desirable critical access hospital environment, managing an incredibly sustainable daily patient census of just 4–8 patients.
• Lead Inpatient Medical Care: Partner closely with a collaborative physician to evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions, ensuring every patient receives a personalized, high-quality path toward recovery.
• Manage the Clinical Journey: Direct the full spectrum of inpatient care—from initial assessment and comprehensive history-taking to ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies—to drive excellent health outcomes.
• Focus on Medicine, Not Codes: Experience peace of mind during your shift, knowing that all emergency codes are handled directly by the dedicated Emergency Department team.
• Empower Patients & Families: Provide vital bedside counseling and education regarding treatment options, preventative health, and community resources, giving families confidence for their post-discharge care.
• Document the Patient Story: Capture the care journey with precision and clinical accuracy, maintaining records that align with specialty standards and ensure flawless continuity of care.

Additional Preferences

• Licensure & Certification: Must be a certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant eligible for an unrestricted Wisconsin state license and DEA registration.
• Clinical Focus: Prior hospitalist or acute care experience is preferred, with a strong commitment to collaborative, team-based practice.

About the Facility

Ascension Calumet Hospital is a dedicated critical access facility offering a supportive, tight-knit nursing and administrative team. While you enjoy the close-knit, community feel of Calumet, you are backed by the full clinical power of the nearby Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital campus—a premier 350-bed regional anchor, Level III Trauma Center, and Certified Stroke and Chest Pain Center. This integration ensures your patients have immediate access to a full complement of primary, specialty, and subspecialty care.

Why Clinicians Choose the Fox Cities

Anchored by Neenah, Menasha, and Appleton, the Fox Cities offer a unique mixture of urban style and small-town charm.

• Lifestyle & Leisure: Immediate access to over 15,000 lakes for sailing, skiing, and fishing, plus extensive trails for biking, hiking, and camping.
• Cultural Hub: Enjoy Broadway shows and world-class performances at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.
• Ideal Location: Perfectly situated in Northeast Wisconsin—30 miles from Green Bay and an easy drive to Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago.
• Community: A fast-growing, safe, family-oriented region with a patient draw area of 230,000 and a remarkably low cost of living.

Why Join Ascension?

• Clinician-Led Culture: Step into a collaborative environment 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 2,000 sites of care and 7,600 providers.

Mission-Centered Care: Join a team that answers a high calling—delivering compassionate, personalized healthcare to all, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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