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
