Emergency Room Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Akicita 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Beds: 13, Volume: 19K

-Provide independent emergency medical services to all presenting patients, including life-threatening conditions and trauma cases

-Respond to cardiac arrest (“Code Blue”) and other critical incidents with appropriate resuscitation and stabilization procedures

-Evaluate patients through detailed history-taking, physical examinations, lab interpretation, and imaging review

-Diagnose 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 crises

-Perform 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 routes

-Interpret EKGs and radiographic imaging

-Provide remote consultation to EMS during patient transport via radio or phone

-Collaborate with on-call specialists and initiate timely referrals or transfers to facilities such as Cass Lake Indian Hospital

-Complete all patient documentation, consults, and discharge summaries in accordance with IHS standards

-Remain on-site and on-duty throughout assigned shift and during declared emergencies until formally relieved

-Participate in peer chart reviews , emergency preparedness drills, and quality assurance meetings as required

Minimum Qualifications:

-Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited institution

-Current, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia

-Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, or in a primary care specialty with equivalent emergency experience

-Minimum two years of recent emergency department experience within the last three years

-Completion of an Emergency Medicine residency OR two years of postgraduate training in a primary care specialty with board certification and demonstrated proficiency in emergency care

Required Certifications (Must be Current):

-Basic Life Support (BLS)

-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

-Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or equivalent

-DEA Registration

Core Competencies:

-Extensive experience in acute and emergency care , trauma stabilization, and rapid clinical decision-making

-Proficiency in performing a full range of emergency procedures

-Strong ability to work autonomously in high-stress and low-resource environments

-Skilled in EMR documentation and familiar with ICD-10 coding

-Culturally sensitive, patient-centered care philosophy, especially when working with tribal and rural populations

-Clear and professional communication with patients, families, colleagues, EMS, and support personnel