Emergency Room Physician

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

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