Sky Lakes Medical Center logo
Sky Lakes Medical Center
Klamath Falls, Oregon

Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency MedicineNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$240.00 per hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Emergency Medicine Physician

SKY Lakes Medical Center | Klamath Falls, Oregon

High Volume. High Autonomy. High Quality of Life.

Join a stable, high-functioning team of 12 EM physicians and 3 APPs at Sky Lakes Medical Center, a Level III Trauma facility. Handling 35,000 annual visits, our ED is the primary critical care hub for a massive 10,000-square-mile region. We pride ourselves on a culture where collaboration is the standard and physician longevity is prioritized through flexible, sustainable scheduling.

The Practice: Designed for Longevity

  • The "8-Hour" Advantage: Enjoy a highly desirable schedule of 15 eight-hour shifts per month.
  • Shift Times: 06:00–14:00 | 09:00–17:00 | 14:00–22:00 | 17:00–01:00 | 22:00–06:00.
  • Pacing: Average 1.5 to 2.0 patients per hour.
  • No "Admin" Call: Your time off is strictly protected; there are no call responsibilities outside your scheduled shifts.
  • APP Support: APPs are on-site daily from 11:00 to 23:00 to assist with patient flow.
  • Specialist Access: A 10-bed ICU is supported by dedicated Hospitalists, Intensivists, and Pulm/CC specialists.

Tiered Compensation & Incentives

We offer a transparent and competitive hourly structure that rewards

productivity and night-shift coverage:

Emergency Department Differentials/Bonuses

Base Starting Rate

$240.00 per hour worked

Night Shift Differential

2200-0600

$50.00 per hour worked

Providing same-day coverage of a full shift - Bonus

$750.00 bonus per shift

Shifts beyond 15 full-time shifts in a calendar month - Differential

$120.00 per hour worked

  • Sign-on & Relocation: Generous sign-on bonus and full relocation assistance available.
  • Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement package.
  • Future-Proofing: Open to 2026 and 2027 graduates; Visa support available (J1/H1B).

About SKY Lakes Medical Center

As a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital and an ISO 9001-certified teaching facility, Sky Lakes is at the forefront of rural medicine. We offer the clinical complexity of a busy regional hub while maintaining the heart and mission of a community-owned, not-for-profit hospital.

Living in Klamath Falls: Your Base CAMP for Adventure

Ditch the long commute for a 10-minute drive through some of Oregon's most beautiful scenery.

  • The Backyard: Less than an hour from Crater Lake National Park.
  • The Perks: No sales tax, a low cost of living, and over 300 days of sunshine per year.
  • The Community: A charming city of 22,000 that offers a safe, tight-knit environment perfect for raising a family or enjoying an active lifestyle.

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

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency medical care at a Level III Trauma facility, managing an average of 1.5 to 2.0 patients per hour. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, APPs, and specialists to ensure efficient patient flow and critical care delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified Emergency Medicine Physicians, with the role open to 2026 and 2027 graduates. The position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule of 15 shifts per month in a high-volume clinical environment.

Key Skills

Trauma carePatient flow managementClinical collaborationTriageAcute care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Emergency Medicine Physician at Sky Lakes Medical Center a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Emergency Medicine — ranked against 1,013 active Emergency Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 41 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 93% have no call, 71% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$499k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $483k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 5 employers

4
$300k
0
$315k-330k
1
$338k
24
$350k
1
$415k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 5 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
7% this job
CME allowance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Emergency Medicine Physician

Atria Health and Research Institute · New York, New York

$375k-$415k
#2

Emergency Medicine Physician - Charleston, SC

Vohra Physicians · Charleston, South Carolina

$200k-$350k
#3

Emergency Medicine Physician - Waldorf, MD

$200k-$350k
#4

Emergency Medicine Physician - Willmar, MN

$200k-$350k
+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.5
Among the best 10% of Emergency Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,013 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site

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.

Sky Lakes Medical Center logo

About Sky Lakes Medical Center

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

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement package
Sign-on bonus
Full relocation assistance
Night shift differential $50/hr
Shift bonus $750 per shift for same-day coverage
Overtime differential $120/hr beyond 15 shifts
Visa support (J1/H1B)