Anesthesiologist

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 OR cases per room per day.

• Schedule & Call: Enjoy a highly predictable schedule designed for sustainability and lifestyle, featuring a 39 weeks on / 13 weeks off model. Your standard week consists of three days of scheduled cases (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM), one call day, and one post-call day off. Call is highly supported, with CRNAs primarily taking first call on weekdays and physicians on backup.

  What a Typical Week Looks Like:

  • Monday: Scheduled cases (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
  • Tuesday (Call Day): Scheduled cases or float backup during the day; pager call after 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday:OFF (Post-Call)
  • Thursday: Scheduled cases (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
  • Friday: Scheduled cases (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

  Note: Weekend call features an alternating first/second call structure (e.g., 1st call Friday, 2nd call Saturday, 1st call Sunday), followed by Monday off.

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.