Emergency Room Physician

Emergency Room PhysicianAkicita Federal is seeking a highly skilled and self-directed Emergency Room Physician to provide comprehensive emergency medical care at the Bemidji Area Service Unit in Ogema, Minnesota. This role requires an experienced provider capable of operating independently in a fast-paced, resource-limited setting, delivering full-spectrum emergency services across all patient populations. The ideal candidate brings a calm, confident clinical presence and a commitment to serving Native American communities with compassion and cultural awareness.$250 - $300 an hourKey Responsibilities:Provide independent emergency medical services to all presenting patients, including life-threatening conditions and trauma casesRespond to cardiac arrest ("Code Blue") and other critical incidents with appropriate resuscitation and stabilization proceduresEvaluate patients through detailed history-taking, physical examinations, lab interpretation, and imaging reviewDiagnose and treat a wide range of emergent conditions involving: Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat, skin, neck; Cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, genitourinary, reproductive, and nervous systems; Psychiatric and behavioral health crisesPerform emergency procedures including but not limited to: Suturing, incision and drainage, intubation, lumbar puncture; Thoracostomy, NG/OG tube placement, cricothyrotomy, catheterization, fracture reduction; Vaginal deliveries, wound care, and medication administration via all appropriate routesInterpret EKGs and radiographic imagingProvide remote consultation to EMS during patient transport via radio or phoneCollaborate with on-call specialists and initiate timely referrals or transfers to facilities such as Cass Lake Indian HospitalComplete all patient documentation, consults, and discharge summaries in accordance with IHS standardsRemain on-site and on-duty throughout assigned shift and during declared emergencies until formally relievedParticipate in peer chart reviews, emergency preparedness drills, and quality assurance meetings as requiredMinimum Qualifications:Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited institutionCurrent, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of ColumbiaBoard Certified in Emergency Medicine, or in a primary care specialty with equivalent emergency experienceMinimum two years of recent emergency department experience within the last three yearsCompletion of an Emergency Medicine residency OR two years of postgraduate training in a primary care specialty with board certification and demonstrated proficiency in emergency careRequired Certifications (Must be Current):Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or equivalentDEA RegistrationCore Competencies:Extensive experience in acute and emergency care, trauma stabilization, and rapid clinical decision-makingProficiency in performing a full range of emergency proceduresStrong ability to work autonomously in high-stress and low-resource environmentsSkilled in EMR documentation and familiar with ICD-10 codingCulturally sensitive, patient-centered care philosophy, especially when working with tribal and rural populationsClear and professional communication with patients, families, colleagues, EMS, and support personnel