Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Emergency Medicine Physician – Devils Lake, ND

Location: Devils Lake, ND
Employment Type: Full-time (W2 or 1099 options available)
Rate: W2: $250/hour + $10/hour quality bonus (paid quarterly). 1099: $275/hour + $10/hour quality bonus (paid quarterly).

Position Overview:

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to join a hospital located in Devils Lake, ND. This role focuses on providing high-quality emergency care to patients in a 10,000-volume ER, performing assessments, delivering acute care, and managing procedures such as intubations, chest tubes, and critical care.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• W2 Employee option: $250/hour base + $10/hour quality bonus (paid quarterly); approximately $561,600 annualized based on 2,160 hours/year, including bonuses.
• 1099 Independent Contractor option: $275/hour base + $10/hour quality bonus (paid quarterly); approximately $615,600 annualized based on 2,160 hours/year, including bonuses.
• $50,000 sign-on bonus (treated as a forgivable loan over 3 years).
• W2 benefits: employer-paid health insurance (HSA option), CME allowance, 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan (3% company contribution), and professional liability insurance included.
• 1099 benefits: paid professional liability insurance.
• Full-time, 12-hour shifts (day/night/weekend rotations), with mid-level support available during peak hours.
• A collaborative, supportive environment.
• Mission-driven work improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• ABEM certification preferred.
• Eligible for a North Dakota medical license.
• FM/IM with extensive emergency medicine experience (at least 3 years with 250 case logs within the past year).
• ACLS, PALS, and ATLS required.
• Compassionate, adaptable, and skilled in handling diverse medical conditions.
• Proficiency in emergency procedures, including resuscitations and airway management.
• Experience with Meditech EHR.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and traumatic conditions in a 10,000-volume emergency department.
• Perform rapid patient assessments, triage based on acuity, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Execute life-saving procedures including endotracheal intubations, chest tube thoracostomy, needle decompression, cricothyrotomy, central and arterial line placement, and cardioversion/defibrillation.
• Manage critically ill patients with conditions such as sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, respiratory failure, hemorrhagic shock, and traumatic injuries.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory tests, EKGs, plain film X-rays, CT scans, and ultrasound (POCUS).
• Administer emergency medications including thrombolytics, vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, sedation, and analgesics as indicated.
• Collaborate effectively with nursing staff, mid-level providers, and consulting specialists to coordinate patient care and disposition.
• Determine appropriate patient disposition: discharge with follow-up, hospital admission, transfer to a higher level of care, or observation status.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, discharge instructions, medications, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation of all patient encounters in the EMR.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and peer review processes.
• Serve as a resource and supervisor for mid-level providers (NPs/PAs) during peak hours.