General Surgery

General Surgeon

Sky Lakes Medical Center | Klamath Falls, Oregon  Modern Technology. Collaborative Culture. True Broad-Spectrum Practice.

Join a highly knowledgeable, cohesive team of dedicated surgeons at Sky Lakes Medical Center . This is a rare opportunity to step into a true, broad-spectrum general surgery practice with a robust volume, exceptional local tenure, and a major upcoming infrastructure investment . If you are looking for a practice focused on high-quality patient outcomes with excellent APP support rather than corporate volume, this is your team.

The Opportunity: Broad-Spectrum Surgery in a Community Setting

Step into a role that offers the professional satisfaction of a high-volume regional center with the lifestyle of a Pacific Northwest mountain town .

• Clinical Practice: A true broad-spectrum general surgery practice covering an even mix of open, laparoscopic, GI, ENT, urology, trauma, and endoscopic procedures (including colonoscopies) . Patient scope spans from pediatrics to geriatrics .

• The Environment: You will join an established team of long-tenured surgeons (including partners who have been with the medical center since 1990 and 2001) . While currently working out of separate offices, a major building renovation is underway to bring all five surgeons under one modern roof within the next 12 to 18 months .

• Exceptional Support: High-level support structure including two dedicated surgery APPs, with an APP paired with each surgeon in the clinic one day a week .

• Academic Connection: Opportunity to engage in academic medicine through interaction with rotating family medicine residents .

• Technology & Growth: While the hospital does not currently utilize robotic-assisted surgery, leadership is actively willing to invest in technologies like the Da Vinci platform for the right candidate .

• Schedule & Call: A balanced, full-time Monday through Friday schedule (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM when not on call) . Clinical weeks typically consist of 2 days in the clinic, 2 days in the OR (including a full endo day of 12–14 cases and a general OR day of 5–6 cases), and 1 dedicated administrative day . Call is shared equally at 1:4 .

Incentives & Career Support

We recognize the value of your clinical expertise and offer a premier recruitment package:

• Base Salary: $475,000 - $527,000 

• Productivity Bonus: Additional RVU component paid out quarterly for productivity .

• Sign-on Bonus: $75,000 (distributed over 3 years) .

• Relocation Assistance: Comprehensive support for your move to Southern Oregon .

• CME Allowance: $4,000 and 5 dedicated CME paid days off per year .

• Visa Support: Visa sponsorship is available for both J-1 and H1-B candidates .

Requirements

• Experience: While 5+ years of post-residency experience is preferred to navigate our high-volume caseload, we are entirely open to dynamic, motivated new graduates who possess excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong drive to thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting .

• Credentials: Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery; MD or DO; eligible for or holding an active Oregon medical license .

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.

Sky Lakes Medical Center is an accredited, 176-bed medical facility providing care for patients across a 10,000-square-mile area in south-central Oregon. Known for being a service-based, community-focused hospital, the campus includes the award-winning Sky Lakes Cancer Treatment Center, the Center for Total Joint and Spine Care and the Cascades East Family Medicine Residency Clinic. It is also one of the few medical facilities in Oregon to be ISO 9001-certified for continual quality improvements.

Klamath Falls is a charming city in southern Oregon known for its stunning natural beauty. Surrounded by mountains and forests, it's less than an hour's drive from Crater Lake National Park, offering endless opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing and other outdoor activities. Klamath Falls has a strong sense of community and a low cost-of-living, making it an ideal place to call home.

Sky Lakes Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community-owned, internationally accredited, acute-care teaching hospital serving more than 80,000 across south-central Oregon and northern California. It has been rated as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Group while receiving recognition for multiple service offerings, including stroke care and obstructive pulmonary disease treatment. With a focus on quality, Sky Lakes Medical Center is continually innovating, evolving and building new models of care.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran