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Sky Lakes Medical Center
Klamath Falls, Oregon

Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate: Immediate Care (Sky Care)

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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Job Description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate: Urgent Care (SKY Care)

SKY Lakes Medical Group | Klamath Falls, Oregon

Are you looking for a high-autonomy role with a schedule that actually leaves room for your life? Sky Care, the immediate care branch of Sky Lakes Medical Group, is looking for a dedicated NP or PA to join our experienced team. This position offers a unique blend of clinical independence and a supportive, collegial environment in one of Oregon’s most beautiful regions.

The Opportunity: Flexibility & Autonomy

Step into a fast-paced, outpatient environment where you have the freedom to manage your own patient panel within a highly collaborative group.

  • The "Dream" Schedule: Work just three 12-hour shifts per week, providing you with four days off to explore the Cascades.
  • Clinical Scope: Full-time outpatient care with a volume of approximately 30 patients per day.
  • Skill Set: While no specific procedures are mandated, we value candidates comfortable with "UC basics" like suturing, casting, splinting, and minor procedures (e. g., toenail removal).
  • Academic Growth: Opportunities for academic involvement are available for those interested in teaching or professional development.

Compensation & Incentives

We offer a competitive package designed to support your transition and long-term

success:

  • $30,000 Sign-on/Retention Bonus.
  • SLRP Loan Repayment: Opportunity for state loan repayment programs.
  • Relocation Assistance: Financial support to help you call Klamath Falls home.
  • CME Allowance: Dedicated funds to keep your skills sharp.
  • Visa Support: Open to J1 or H1B applicants.

Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Urgent Care or ED FastTrack setting is required.
  • Confidence: Must be comfortable working independently and seeing a diverse patient panel.
  • New Grads: We are open to discussing this role with high-achieving new graduates who have a strong background in emergency or urgent care.

About SKY Lakes Medical Center

Sky Lakes is a 176-bed, not-for-profit, community-owned teaching hospital. We are ISO 9001-certified and recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital.

By joining our medical group, you become part of a mission-driven organization serving 80,000 residents across South-Central Oregon and Northern California.

Living in Klamath Falls

If you love the outdoors, you’ll love it here.

  • Location: Situated on the border of Oregon and California, surrounded by mountains and forests.
  • Recreation: Less than an hour from Crater Lake National Park—perfect for hiking, fishing, and camping on your four days off.
  • Community: Enjoy a low cost of living, no sales tax, and a welcoming, small-city feel.

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

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality outpatient care to a patient panel of approximately 30 patients per day in an urgent care setting. Perform clinical procedures such as suturing, casting, and splinting while maintaining a collaborative environment with the medical team.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Emergency medicinePatient assessment

Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Sky Lakes Medical Center ranks #14 of 31 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 46% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
47% this job
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
Loan repayment
18% this job
Relocation assistance
8% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 0.9
Below most Urgent Care (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 814 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Klamath Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k
Typical market rent
$1,277/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sky Lakes Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Klamath Falls, Oregon
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on/Retention Bonus ($30,000)
State Loan Repayment Program
Relocation Assistance
CME Allowance
Visa Support (J1/H1B)