Emergency Medicine Physician – Devils Lake, ND
Location: Devils Lake, ND
Employment Type: Full-time (W2 or 1099 options available)
Rate: W2: $250/hour + $10/hour quality bonus (paid quarterly). 1099: $275/hour + $10/hour quality bonus (paid quarterly).
Position Overview:
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to join 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 You'll Love Working Here:
- W2 Employee option: $250/hour base + $10/hour quality bonus (paid quarterly); approximately $561,600 annualized based on 2,160 hours/year, including bonuses.
- 1099 Independent Contractor option: $275/hour base + $10/hour quality bonus (paid quarterly); approximately $615,600 annualized based on 2,160 hours/year, including bonuses.
- $50,000 sign-on bonus (treated as a forgivable loan over 3 years).
- W2 benefits: employer-paid health insurance (HSA option), CME allowance, 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan (3% company contribution), and professional liability insurance included.
- 1099 benefits: paid professional liability insurance.
- Full-time, 12-hour shifts (day/night/weekend rotations), with mid-level support available during peak hours.
- A collaborative, supportive environment.
- Mission-driven work improving patient outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
- ABEM certification preferred.
- Eligible for a North Dakota medical license.
- FM/IM with extensive emergency medicine experience (at least 3 years with 250 case logs within the past year).
- ACLS, PALS, and ATLS required.
- Compassionate, adaptable, and skilled in handling diverse medical conditions.
- Proficiency in emergency procedures, including resuscitations and airway management.
- Experience with Meditech EHR.
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, hospital admission, transfer to a 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.