Emergency Room Physician

Akicita Federal•Cass Lake, MN

2d•$250 - $300•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or equivalent
DEA Registration
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

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