Emergency Room Physician

Akicita Federal is hiring Emergency Medicine Physicians to deliver critical emergency care to our nation's Veterans through the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA. You will work as a key provider in a Trauma Level II emergency department, diagnosing and treating a high-acuity patient population with complex medical needs.


- Provide comprehensive emergency medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to Veteran patients presenting to a Trauma Level II emergency department

- Manage acute and critical care cases across a broad spectrum of emergent conditions, from trauma and cardiac emergencies to medical crises

- Perform emergency procedures appropriate to the scope of emergency medicine practice in a high-volume facility

- Document clinical encounters accurately and in a timely manner within the VA's electronic health record system

- Coordinate with inpatient teams, specialists, and ancillary staff to ensure seamless transitions of care and appropriate dispositions

- Participate in the full range of ED operational activities including triage support, supervision of mid-level providers where applicable, and adherence to VA clinical protocols

- Contribute to a patient-centered care environment aligned with the VA's mission to serve Veterans with the highest standard of medical excellence

- Day, night, swing / 12 hour or 8 hour shifts available

- 114 Inpatient Beds

- Volume 19k

$800,000 - $800,800 a year

- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution

- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine or Internal Medicine

- Active, unrestricted medical license eligible for credentialing through the Department of Veterans Affairs

- Clinical experience practicing emergency medicine in an acute care or trauma-capable hospital environment

- Ability to meet all VA credentialing, privileging, and personnel vetting requirements prior to start

What sets candidates apart:

- Prior experience practicing in a VA, DoD, or other federal healthcare environment

- Familiarity with CPRS or other VA-specific electronic health record systems

- Experience in a Trauma Level I or Level II designated emergency department

- History of working with Veterans or underserved populations with complex comorbidities

- ATLS, ACLS, or other advanced emergency medicine certifications

About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work - clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff - and we treat them like the professionals they are.

Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.