Location : Cass Lake Indian Hospital (or other designated Bemidji Area Service Unit facilities)
Employer : Akicita Federal
Employment Type : Full-Time Contract
Clearance Level : None required
This is shift based and you MUST be able to work at least 6-8 shifts a month
$250 - $300 an hour
Position Summary :
Akicita Federal is seeking qualified Emergency Room Physicians (HCPs) to provide comprehensive emergency medical services without reliance on ancillary or support personnel at Bemidji Area Service Unit facilities. The HCPs will be fully prepared to deliver high-quality care in life-threatening emergencies and provide complete patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across a wide range of conditions and systems.
Key Responsibilities :
- Provide independent emergency services for all presenting patients, including cardiac arrest responses ("Code Blue").
- Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans based on history, physical exams, labs, and imaging.
- Diagnose and treat injuries and conditions affecting :
- Skin, head, eyes, ears, nose, throat, neck
- Psychiatric illness and major trauma
- Reproductive, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, genitourinary, endocrine, and nervous systems
Execute emergency procedures including but not limited to :
Incision and drainage, suturing, intubation, lumbar puncture, thoracostomy, catheterizations, fracture reduction, and vaginal deliveriesUse of NG / OG tubes, cricothyrotomy, and medication administration via all routesInterpret EKGs and radiographs; provide instructions via radio during EMS transportComplete electronic medical records, patient histories, lab orders, consults, and discharge documentationParticipate in peer chart reviews, staff meetings, and emergency preparedness drillsProvide referrals and notify appropriate specialists or the Cass Lake Indian Hospital as requiredRemain on duty during full shift and during emergencies / disasters until proper relief is providedDocumentation & Records :
Utilize the Bemidji Area Service Unit's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system for all care documentationEnsure HIPAA compliance and complete all required forms with electronic signatureMaintain accurate, complete, and timely medical recordsRequired Qualifications :
M.D. or D.O. from an accredited institution, licensed in a U.S. state, D.C., or Puerto RicoMinimum of two years' experience as a practicing provider within the past three yearsBoard certifiedCompletion of a nationally recognized Emergency Medicine training program or :Two years of postgraduate training in a primary care specialty with board certification in Emergency MedicineCurrent certifications :Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or equivalentCurrent DEA registrationWork Schedule
Providers may select their preferred shifts based on availability, offering flexibility to accommodate personal schedules. However, a minimum of 5 shifts per month is expected. Shifts are typically 10 to 12 hours in duration and may include day, evening, or night rotations .