Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Jamestown, ND

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Jamestown, ND
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician to provide single-physician coverage at a Level IV Trauma Center in Jamestown , North Dakota. The physician will care for adult and pediatric patients and must be comfortable managing a broad range of acuity independently, with limited backup support. Rural or critical access hospital experience is preferred.

Schedule & Coverage

Shift Hours:

· Day Shifts: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM

· Night Shifts: 6:00 PM–6:00 AM

Available Coverage Dates:

· December: Night shifts – December 24–27

· January:

o Night shifts – January 4–7, 12–17, and 22–28

o Day shifts – January 9–11, 15–17, and January 28–February 1

· February:

o Night shifts – February 2–7 and 12–18

o Day shifts – February 5–7, 18–22, and 26–28

· March:

o Night shifts – March 5–10 and March 26–April 1

o Day shifts – March 13–15 and 19–21

Note : December 24 and 25 qualify for holiday pay. New providers must arrive one day before their first scheduled shift.

Responsibilities

· Provide single-physician Emergency Department coverage for adult and pediatric patients.

· Lead resuscitations and provide Level IV trauma care in coordination with EMS and hospital staff.

· Perform advanced emergency procedures, including intubation, central line and chest tube placement, and procedural sedation.

· Evaluate patients, order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and EKGs, and develop appropriate treatment plans.

· Determine patient disposition, including admission, transfer, or discharge.

· Ensure appropriate stabilization and compliance with EMTALA and other regulatory requirements for transfers.

· Document patient care accurately and promptly in Epic.

· Collaborate with nursing teams and consultants to support efficient patient care.

· Follow hospital policies, medical staff bylaws, and HIPAA requirements.

Requirements

· Board Certified in Emergency Medicine preferred; Family Medicine physicians with emergency medicine experience will also be considered.

· Minimum of 2 years of clinical emergency medicine experience.

· Active, unrestricted North Dakota medical license.

· Current ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications.

· Current DEA registration.

· Rural or critical access hospital experience preferred.

· Proficiency with Epic.

· Comfortable practicing independently as the sole physician with limited backup.

· Proficient in intubation and advanced airway management, chest tube and central line placement, and procedural sedation.

· Skilled in adult and pediatric resuscitation and orthopedic emergencies.

· Ability to lead trauma resuscitations and direct multidisciplinary teams.