NP/PA - Hospitalist
Aspirus Health · Merrill, WI
Posted October 3, 2026
Aspirus Merrill Hospital · 601 South Center Avenue, Merrill, WI, US, 54452
Aspirus Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our hospitalist team in Merrill, Wisconsin
Practice broad-spectrum Hospital Medicine in a supportive, community-focused environment with meaningful clinical autonomy and strong collegial support.
OPPORTUNITY:
- 7 days on/7 days off
- 12-hour shifts, mix of days and nights
- Average daily census
- Days: 10-12 patients
- Nights: 15-20 with cross coverage
- Typically 2-5 admissions per shift
- Overnight tele-hospitalist support
- 24/7 support telemedicine support including IM, ID, Neuro, Cardio, and Tele-Stroke
- Will provide coverage for open ICUs and for ICU level patients, and are members of the code team
- ED physician on site 24/7 and is available to respond and assist for codes and rapid response
- Expanding daytime physician team with the growth of our Aspirus Merrill Hospital Hospital Medicine program
- Epic EMR or documentation support
BENEFITS: Competitive benefits and generous compensation package including relocation assistance, student loan repayment program, annual CME allowance, and a sign-on bonus.
COMMUNITY: Merrill, Wisconsin
- Affordable living in a safe, family-friendly community where neighbors know each other and local traditions thrive through festivals, farmers markets, parades, and summer concerts in the park.
- Known as the City of Parks, Merrill offers exceptional access to outdoor recreation with scenic trails, kayaking on the Wisconsin River, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, and year-round Northwoods adventure.
- A strong sense of community pride with excellent schools, local businesses, youth sports, and civic events that make it easy to feel connected and involved.
- Enjoy the peaceful pace and natural beauty of Northwoods living without sacrificing convenience Wausaus expanded shopping, dining, healthcare, and entertainment are just a short drive away.
- Ideal for those seeking more space, less traffic, and a high quality of life while still staying connected to regional amenities and opportunities.
- Rich in Wisconsin heritage and outdoor culture, Merrill combines small-town charm with the recreation, community spirit, and affordability people are looking for today.
Employer
Aspirus Health
Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system serving communities across Wisconsin, Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northeastern Minnesota. From our home in Wausau, Wisconsin, Aspirus brings together hospitals, clinics, urgent care, cancer care, heart and vascular care, behavioral health and specialty services — including the Aspirus St. Luke's system in Duluth — to deliver advanced, high-quality care close to home.
At Aspirus, you'll join a thriving, financially strong and collaborative health system that is committed to redefining rural health care. Our physicians and advanced practice providers practice leading-edge medicine with the resources of a large system and the relationships of a close-knit community, supported by a culture of joy, compassion and teamwork.
Care deeply. Live fully. Thrive here. Aspirus offers competitive compensation and benefits, professional growth and leadership opportunities, and the chance to live in some of the country's most beautiful and affordable communities — with lakes, forests and four-season recreation right outside your door.