Emergency Medicine Physician

Locums - Jamestown, North Dakota, Emergency Medicine Opening

Assignment DetailsStart Date: July 13, 2026Contract Length: 13 weeksSchedule: 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)Coverage: Approximately 4 shifts per month (primarily nights needed)Orientation: Providers must arrive one day prior to first shiftSetting: Emergency Department

Clinical ResponsibilitiesAnnual volume: 12,000 patientsAdmission rate: 8%Patient population: All agesSingle physician coverage (no APP support)Manage a wide spectrum of emergency cases with limited backupProcedures required:

• Intubation and advanced airway management
• Central line placement
• Chest tube placement
• Procedural sedation
• Adult and pediatric resuscitation
• Orthopedic emergenciesLead trauma resuscitations and coordinate multidisciplinary teamsOrder and interpret labs, imaging, and EKGsDetermine patient disposition (admit, transfer, discharge)Accurate and timely documentation in EMR

Call CoverageNo call required

Practice SettingLevel IV Trauma CenterRural/critical access environmentSpecialty support includes OB, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Radiology, and PediatricsRespiratory therapy in-houseHelipad onsite for transfersSleep room available for providersEMR: Epic (must be proficient)

RequirementsBoard Certified Emergency Medicine - PreferredOR Family Medicine with Emergency Medicine experience - AcceptedActive North Dakota license - RequiredEmergency privileges available with active licenseCertifications: ACLS, PALS, ATLS - RequiredDEA - RequiredMinimum 2 years Emergency Medicine experience - RequiredStrong experience in rural or critical access settings - Preferred

Professional ExpectationsProvide safe, efficient, and evidence-based emergency careDemonstrate strong clinical judgment and independenceCollaborate effectively with nursing and hospital staffComply with EMTALA, HIPAA, and all regulatory requirementsMaintain accurate and timely documentation in EpicParticipate in team-based care and uphold facility standards

Why Jamestown, North DakotaJamestown offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle with a strong sense of community and access to outdoor recreation.

Quiet, small-town living with low cost of livingAbundant outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, and hikingClose-knit community with a supportive healthcare environmentLess crowded pace of life with minimal traffic and stressAccess to larger cities like Fargo and Bismarck within driving distance

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