Emergency Medicine Physician
Devils Lake, North Dakota•Full-time
$250 - $275 hourly
$250 - $275 hourly
About the Job
Emergency Medicine Physician - Devils Lake, ND (#B0001)
Location: Devils Lake, ND
Employment Type: Full-time (W2 or 1099 options available)
Hourly Rate:
Employment Type: Full-time (W2 or 1099 options available)
Hourly Rate:
- W2 Employee: $250/hr + $10/hr quality bonus (paid quarterly).
- 1099 Independent Contractor: $275/hr + $10/hr quality bonus (paid quarterly)
Position Overview:
We are currently seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to fill an opening at a hospital located in Devils Lake, ND. This role focuses on providing high-quality emergency care to patients in a 10,000-volume ER, performing assessments, delivering acute care, and managing procedures such as intubations, chest tubes, and critical care.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
- W2 Employee Option (Living in the Community):
- Base Compensation: $250/hr.
- Quality Bonus: $10/hr (paid quarterly).
- Annualized: Approximately $561,600 based on 2,160 hours/year, including bonuses.
- Sign-on Bonus: $50,000 (treated as a forgivable loan over 3 years).
- Benefits:
- Employer-paid health insurance (HSA option).
- CME allowance.
- 401 (k) Safe Harbor Plan (3% company contribution).
- Professional liability insurance included.
- 1099 Independent Contractor Option (Living in the Community):
- Base Compensation: $275/hr + $10/hr quality bonus (paid quarterly).
- Annualized: Approximately $615,600 based on 2,160 hours/year, including bonuses.
- Sign-on Bonus: $50,000 (treated as a forgivable loan over 3 years).
- Other Benefits: Paid professional liability insurance.
- W2 Employee Option (Living in the Community):
- Work Schedule: Full-time, 12-hour shifts (day/night/weekend rotations). Mid-level support available during peak hours.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
- Certification: ABEM certification preferred.
- Licenses: Eligible for a North Dakota Medical License.
- Certifications: ACLS, PALS, ATLS required.
- Personality Factors: Compassionate, adaptable, and skilled in handling diverse medical conditions.
- Systems Used: Meditech EHR.
- Ideal Candidate Features: Proficiency in emergency procedures, including resuscitations and airway management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and traumatic conditions in a 10,000-volume emergency department.
- Perform rapid patient assessments, triage based on acuity, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Execute life-saving procedures including endotracheal intubations, chest tube thoracostomy, needle decompression, cricothyrotomy, central and arterial line placement, and cardioversion/defibrillation.
- Manage critically ill patients with conditions such as sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, respiratory failure, hemorrhagic shock, and traumatic injuries.
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory tests, EKGs, plain film X-rays, CT scans, and ultrasound (POCUS).
- Administer emergency medications including thrombolytics, vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, sedation, and analgesics as indicated.
- Collaborate effectively with nursing staff, mid-level providers, and consulting specialists to coordinate patient care and disposition.
- Determine appropriate patient disposition: discharge with follow-up, admission to hospital, transfer to higher level of care, or observation status.
- Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, discharge instructions, medications, and follow-up care.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation of all patient encounters in the EMR.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and peer review processes.
- Serve as a resource and supervisor for mid-level providers (NPs/PAs) during peak hours.