Emergency Medicine Physician
Listed compensation
$240.00 per hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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).
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