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

About the Role

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, creating 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 offers an independent, full-scope practice combining a diverse case mix with an 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 current team consists of 3.5 physicians and 1.5 CRNAs, 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 across the street.
• A daily float position bridges the main OR and the ASC.

Responsibilities

• Broad-spectrum clinical practice including General Surgery (high-volume endoscopy), Orthopedics, GYN, ENT, Podiatry, Urology, Spine, Vascular, Trauma (Level III facility), Healthy Pediatrics, and Regional anesthesia.
• Support the 12-bed Family Birthing Center, managing approximately 600 deliveries per year.
• Daily case volume ranges from 3–6 main OR cases or 8–12 endoscopy cases.

Schedule & Call

• Standard full-time hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Shared call coverage is 1:5, with CRNAs taking first call and physicians providing backup.
• Call totals up to 6 days per month, including at least one weekend.
• 13 weeks off annually embedded into the 1099 model.

Compensation

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).

Requirements

• MD or DO; eligible for or holding an active Oregon medical license.
• A dependable, collegial team player who values cross-functional collaboration and is enthusiastic about mentoring and backing up a skilled CRNA team.

We enthusiastically consider hiring candidates ahead of residency completion and fully support J-1 and H1-B visa sponsorships.

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.

Location

Klamath Falls offers a high quality of life with a remarkably low cost of living, no sales tax, and a welcoming community of 22,000 residents. Located less than an hour from Crater Lake National Park, the area provides access to forests, mountains, and over 300 days of sunshine a year—ideal for hiking, fishing, skiing, and cycling.