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: 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.

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