Anesthesiologist Opportunity: $560k Base, $100k Sign-On & 13 Weeks of Adventure in Oregon

Anesthesiologist

Sky Lakes Medical Center | Klamath Falls, Oregon Collaborative Care. 13 Weeks Off. Leadership Trajectory.

Join a dependable, collegial team of anesthesia professionals at Sky Lakes Medical Center. We are expanding our team to support robust community growth and optimize our long-term care model. This creates a rare, highly supportive environment where a team-oriented physician can step into a thriving practice, mentor dedicated CRNAs, and naturally transition into a local leadership role.

The Opportunity: Independent, Full-Scope Practice

Step into a role that combines a diverse case mix with a highly attractive lifestyle model in a stunning Pacific Northwest mountain town.

• The Team Model: We utilize a highly collaborative and independent care model. Our CRNAs practice at full scope, with MDs rotating between scheduled cases and providing excellent backup call and mentorship.

• The Growth Vision: Our current team of 3.5 physicians and 1.5 CRNAs is growing toward an optimized target model of 4 MDs and 6 CRNAs.

• Clinical Environments: Coverage spans the Main Hospital OR, a dedicated Labor & Delivery OR, and our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) located conveniently just across the street. A daily float position is built into the schedule to seamlessly bridge the main OR and the ASC.

• Diverse Case Mix: Broad-spectrum clinical practice including General Surgery (with high-volume endoscopy), Orthopedics, GYN, ENT, Podiatry, Urology, Spine, Vascular, Trauma (Level III facility), Healthy Pediatrics, and a heavy emphasis on Regional anesthesia.

• Obstetrics Support: Care for our 12-bed Family Birthing Center, which manages approximately 600 deliveries per year.

• Daily Volume: Average case volume ranges from 3–6 main OR cases or 8–12 endoscopy cases per day.

• Schedule & Call: Standard full-time hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Shared call coverage is a highly manageable 1:5, with CRNAs taking first call and physicians providing backup. Call totals up to 6 days per month and includes at least one weekend.

COMPENSATION & LIFESTYLE FREEDOM (1099 MODEL)

We recognize the value of your clinical leadership and offer a premier independent contractor structure built for maximum earning potential and

work-life balance:

• Total Package Value: $560,000 base package.

• Additional Incentives: Earn extra via built-in call pay (for both first call and backup call), dedicated post-call shift pay, and additional shift pay for weeks worked beyond 39 weeks annually.

• Sign-on Bonus: $75,000 - $100,000 (negotiable, structured over 3–5 years).

• Unmatched Time Off: 13 weeks away annually embedded into the 1099 model.

• Future-Focused & Visa Friendly: We will enthusiastically consider hiring candidates ahead of residency completion and fully support J-1 and H1-B visa sponsorships.

Requirements

• Credentials: MD or DO; eligible for or holding an active Oregon medical license.

• Traits: A dependable, collegial team player who values cross-functional collaboration and is enthusiastic about mentoring and backing up a skilled CRNA team.

About SKY Lakes Medical Center

Sky Lakes is a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital and an ISO 9001-certified teaching facility. Serving a 10,000-square-mile region, we act as the primary healthcare lifeline for over 80,000 residents. As a not-for-profit, community-owned organization, we invest directly back into our technology and our people.

Where You’LL Live: the Southern Oregon Lifestyle

Klamath Falls offers a high quality of life that traditional urban centers simply can’t match.

• Outdoor Access: Located less than an hour from the world-famous Crater Lake National Park.

• Quality of Life: Enjoy a remarkably low cost of living, no sales tax, and a welcoming community of 22,000 residents.

• The Scenery: Surrounded by forests, mountains, and over 300 days of sunshine a year—perfect for hiking, fishing, skiing, and cycling.

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