Anesthesiologist (MD / DO) Sky Lakes Medical Center Klamath Falls, Oregon $560,000 Base Package Up to $100K Sign-On 13 Weeks Away Collaborative Care Model If you became an anesthesiologist to practice broad-spectrum, high-acuity medicine without the rigid bureaucracy and burnout of an urban hospital factory, your next career chapter is right here .
Sky Lakes Medical Center is seeking
three full-time Anesthesiologists to join a cohesive, collegial anesthesia team in Southern Oregon . Designed around an independent 1099 contractor structure, this role offers the ultimate trifecta rarely found together:
top-tier earning potential,
true clinical autonomy, and
13 protected weeks away annually to live and recharge in the sunny Pacific Northwest .
Here, "collegial" is not a buzzword . You will step into an independent, community-owned teaching hospital where your clinical voice matters, your CRNA partners practice at full scope, and an expanding department naturally opens doors to long-term clinical leadership .
The Opportunity: Independent Scope & Balanced Cadence Experience the best of both worlds: procedural variety across acute hospital and outpatient settings paired with an equitable, sustainable workflow .
- The Team Model & Culture: We operate a genuine, high-trust collaborative model . Our skilled CRNAs practice at full scope, while physicians rotate seamlessly between complex scheduled cases, float backup, and CRNA mentorship .
- Expanding Department: To support robust regional healthcare growth, our team is intentionally expanding from 3.5 MDs and 1.5 CRNAs toward an optimized target footprint of 4 Anesthesiologists and 6 CRNAs .
- Diverse Case Mix: Broad-spectrum clinical practice including General Surgery (high-volume endoscopy), Orthopedics, Spine, Vascular, Urology, GYN, ENT, Podiatry, Level III Trauma, Healthy Pediatrics, and a strong emphasis on ultrasound-guided Regional Anesthesia .
- Obstetrics Coverage: Support our modern 12-bed Family Birthing Center, managing approximately 600 deliveries per year .
- Surgical Facilities: Coverage spans the Main Hospital OR suites, a dedicated Labor & Delivery OR, and our contemporary Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) located conveniently just across the street . A built-in daily float physician smoothly bridges cases between the main OR and ASC .
- Manageable Daily Volume: Pacing is built for quality care, averaging 3 6 main OR cases or 8 12 endoscopy cases per provider per day .
Schedule & Call: Engineered for Longevity (39 On / 13 Off) Protect your energy with a predictable, transparent scheduling template designed to eliminate burnout:
- 39 Weeks On / 13 Weeks Off: Build your year around 39 clinical weeks and a massive 13 weeks of time away .
- Equitable 1:5 Call Rotation: Call totals up to 6 days per month (including at least one weekend) . On weekdays, CRNAs handle primary first call while MDs serve as expert second/backup call .
- Post-Call Protection: Pager call after 5:00 PM is paired with a guaranteed post-call day off .
- A Typical Clinical Week:
- Monday: Scheduled cases (7:00 AM 5:00 PM)
- Tuesday (Call Day): Scheduled cases or float backup; pager call begins after 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: OFF (Guaranteed post-call recovery day)
- Thursday: Scheduled cases (7:00 AM 5:00 PM)
- Friday: Scheduled cases (7:00 AM 5:00 PM)
- Weekend Call Rotation: Alternating first/second call structure (e.g., 1st call Friday, 2nd call Saturday, 1st call Sunday), followed by Monday off .
Compensation & 1099 Financial Flexibility We recognize clinical leadership and provide a lucrative independent contractor framework that puts financial control in your hands:
Financial Element Terms & Potential Annual Base Package $560,000 base compensation .
Time Away 13 Weeks Off embedded directly into the annual structure .
Sign-On Incentive $75,000 $100,000 bonus (negotiable, structured over 3 5 years) .
Call Pay Differentials Built-in extra compensation for both first call and backup call shifts .
Post-Call Pay Additional dedicated shift pay when post-call coverage is required .
Extra Shift Pay High-rate incremental shift pay for any voluntary coverage worked beyond 39 annual weeks .
Tax Efficiency 1099 structure allows maximal business write-offs, solo 401(k)/defined-benefit deductions, and tax flexibility .
- Future-Focused & Visa Friendly: We enthusiastically welcome candidates signing ahead of residency completion and provide full J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorships .
Qualifications - Credentials: MD or DO; Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Anesthesiology; eligible for or holding an active, unrestricted Oregon medical license .
- Clinical Mindset: Confident in broad general and regional anesthesia techniques; adaptable in fast-paced OR and ASC settings .
- Interpersonal Fit: A team-oriented, collegial colleague who communicates clearly and embraces mentoring and collaborating with a skilled CRNA group .
Where You ll Work: Sky Lakes Medical Center Sky Lakes is an independent, community-owned, 176-bed teaching hospital serving as the primary healthcare anchor for over 80,000 residents across a 10,000-square-mile region . We are an ISO 9001-certified facility, recognized nationally as a
Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital, and the proud recipient of the
2026 AHA Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service the nation s highest honor for community health leadership and the first hospital in Oregon to receive it .
Because we operate with a flat, accessible administration rather than a distant corporate board, you enjoy direct influence over clinical equipment, anesthesia workflows, and departmental policies . Furthermore, our campus affiliation with the Cascades East Family Medicine Residency program brings intellectual vitality and academic teaching energy without the stifling red tape of a large university hospital .
Where You ll Live: The Last Untamed Mountain Town If your ideal off-hours demand luxury shopping malls, five-star valet dining, and crowded city sidewalks, Klamath Falls won't fit . But if you want a grounded mountain lifestyle with fresh air, zero bumper-to-bumper traffic, and immediate outdoor access, this community delivers :
- Outdoor Recreation in Minutes: Located less than an hour from world-famous Crater Lake National Park, with mountain biking trails 10 minutes from your driveway, pristine Cascade hiking, and premier fly-fishing rivers .
- Sunny High-Desert Climate: Enjoy over 300 days of sunshine each year across four distinct, mild seasons .
- High Financial Value: Keep more of what you earn with zero Oregon state sales tax, an affordable cost of living, and an easy path to substantial property or acreage .
- An Authentic Community: A welcoming town of 22,000 serving a broader regional hub an unpretentious community of craft breweries, food trucks, and safe neighborhoods where colleagues and patients are true neighbors .
Sky Lakes Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran. 
