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