
Hospitalist | Physician
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Rhinelander, WI
- Job type
- Local
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $175
- Weekly
- $6,980
- Yearly (full-time)
- $362,960
This job pays about $175/hour — 7% below the median for Physician jobs in Wisconsin ($188/hour).
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in Wisconsin right now
- 98 open Physician jobs in Wisconsin from 3 agencies, 11 of them in Rhinelander.
- Pay in these listings: $82.25 – $226/hour, median $175/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in Wisconsin: $188/hour ($391,747/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($175/hour across 14 jobs).
Job description
Hospitalist Physician Jobs – Locum Tenens Night Coverage in Rhinelander, Wisconsin
We are seeking a board-certified Hospitalist Physician for a locum tenens opportunity in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. This inpatient medicine role offers overnight coverage for adult hospital medicine patients, including ICU-level care and non-invasive ventilation. Located in Wisconsin’s scenic Northwoods, Rhinelander offers a welcoming community surrounded by lakes, forests, and abundant year-round outdoor recreation.
Hospitalist Job Details
- Specialty: Hospitalist Physician
- Opportunity Type: Locum tenens, per diem
- Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,390–$7,570
- Coverage Start: December 23, 2026
- Current Schedule: Night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., with current needs listed for December 23–27
- Additional Coverage: Potential for ongoing day and night hospitalist opportunities
- Typical Patient Volume: Approximately 10–12 patient encounters per shift
- Clinical Setting: Adult inpatient hospital medicine with ICU involvement in a Level III trauma environment
- Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 days
Hospitalist Physician Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of hospitalist or inpatient medicine experience
- Board certification required
- Active Wisconsin physician license or eligibility to obtain one
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications
- Demonstrated experience managing ICU patients and providing ICU-level care
- Proficiency with non-invasive ventilation, including BiPAP and CPAP
- Experience managing acute and chronic ventilatory needs
- Ability to provide independent overnight coverage and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
Hospitalist Responsibilities
- Provide overnight inpatient hospitalist coverage for adult patients
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage approximately 10–12 patient encounters per shift
- Manage patients requiring ICU-level care and monitor clinical changes closely
- Provide non-invasive ventilation management, including BiPAP and CPAP
- Manage acute and chronic ventilatory conditions within the scope of hospitalist practice
- Coordinate care with anesthesia, general surgery, orthopedics, radiology, laboratory, and other available support services
- Document patient assessments, treatment plans, and clinical decisions accurately
- Support safe transitions of care and communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
Apply now to explore this locum tenens Hospitalist Physician opportunity in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, and join an adult inpatient medicine team in the scenic Northwoods.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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