Anesthesiology Physician

Anesthesiologist

Sky Lakes Medical Center Klamath Falls, Oregon Collaborative Care. 13 Weeks Off. Leadership Trajectory.

Join a dependable, collegial team of anesthesia professionals at Sky Lakes Medical Center . We are expanding our team to support robust community growth and optimize our long-term care model . This creates a rare, highly supportive environment where a team-oriented physician can step into a thriving practice, mentor dedicated CRNAs, and naturally transition into a local leadership role .

The Opportunity: Independent, Full-Scope Practice Step into a role that combines a diverse case mix with a highly attractive lifestyle model in a stunning Pacific Northwest mountain town .

• The Team Model: We utilize a highly collaborative and independent care model . Our CRNAs practice at full scope, with MDs rotating between scheduled cases and providing excellent backup call and mentorship .
• The Growth Vision: Our current team of 3.5 physicians and 1.5 CRNAs is growing toward an optimized target model of 4 MDs and 6 CRNAs .
• Clinical Environments: Coverage spans the Main Hospital OR, a dedicated Labor & Delivery OR, and our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) located conveniently just across the street . A daily float position is built into the schedule to seamlessly bridge the main OR and the ASC .
• Diverse Case Mix: Broad-spectrum clinical practice including General Surgery (with high-volume endoscopy), Orthopedics, GYN, ENT, Podiatry, Urology, Spine, Vascular, Trauma (Level III facility), Healthy Pediatrics, and a heavy emphasis on Regional anesthesia .
• Obstetrics Support: Care for our 12-bed Family Birthing Center, which manages approximately 600 deliveries per year .
• Daily Volume: Average case volume ranges from 3 6 main OR cases or 8 12 endoscopy cases per day .
• Schedule & Call: Standard full-time hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM 5:00 PM . Shared call coverage is a highly manageable 1:5, with CRNAs taking first call and physicians providing backup . Call totals up to 6 days per month and includes at least one weekend .

Compensation & Lifestyle Freedom (1099 Model) We recognize the value of your clinical leadership and offer a premier independent contractor structure built for maximum earning potential and work-life balance:

• Total Package Value: $560,000 base package .
• Additional Incentives: Earn extra via built-in call pay (for both first call and backup call), dedicated post-call shift pay, and additional shift pay for weeks worked beyond 39 weeks annually .
• Sign-on Bonus: $75,000 - $100,000 (negotiable, structured over 3 5 years) .
• Unmatched Time Off: 13 weeks away annually embedded into the 1099 model .
• Future-Focused & Visa Friendly: We will enthusiastically consider hiring candidates ahead of residency completion and fully support J-1 and H1-B visa sponsorships .

Requirements

• Credentials: MD or DO; eligible for or holding an active Oregon medical license .
• Traits: A dependable, collegial team player who values cross-functional collaboration and is enthusiastic about mentoring and backing up a skilled CRNA team .

About Sky Lakes Medical Center Sky Lakes is a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital and an ISO 9001-certified teaching facility . Serving a 10,000-square-mile region, we act as the primary healthcare lifeline for over 80,000 residents . As a not-for-profit, community-owned organization, we invest directly back into our technology and our people .

Where You ll Live: The Southern Oregon Lifestyle Klamath Falls offers a high quality of life that traditional urban centers simply can t match .

• Outdoor Access: Located less than an hour from the world-famous Crater Lake National Park .
• Quality of Life: Enjoy a remarkably low cost of living, no sales tax, and a welcoming community of 22,000 residents .
• The Scenery: Surrounded by forests, mountains, and over 300 days of sunshine a year perfect for hiking, fishing, skiing, and cycling .

Sky Lakes Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran.