About the role
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