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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. Licenses and Certifications BLS Basic Life Support (required) License Generic (required)
About the role
Sky Lakes Medical Center | Klamath Falls, Oregon Collaborative Care. 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 . Call is highly supported, with CRNAs primarily taking first call on weekdays and physicians on backup.