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.
$250 - $300 an hour
Key Responsibilities: -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
Job Tags
Remote work, Shift work,