Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency medicine physician: Sky lakes medical center | klamath falls, oregon

High Volume. High Autonomy. High Quality of Life.

Join a stable, high-functioning team of 12 EM physicians and 3 APPs at Sky Lakes Medical Center, a Level III Trauma facility. Handling 35,000 annual visits, our ED is the primary critical care hub for a massive 10,000-square-mile region. We pride ourselves on a culture where collaboration is the standard and physician longevity is prioritized through flexible, sustainable scheduling.

The practice

• Designed for longevity
• The "8-Hour"
• Advantage: Enjoy a highly desirable schedule of 15 eight-hour shifts per month.
• Shift
• Times: 06:00–14:00 | 09:00–17:00 | 14:00–22:00 | 17:00–01:00 | 22:00–06:00.
• Pacing: Average 1.5 to 2.0 patients per hour.
• No "Admin"
• Call: Your time off is strictly protected; there are no call responsibilities outside your scheduled shifts.
• APP
• Support:
• APPs are on-site daily from 11:00 to 23:00 to assist with patient flow.
• Specialist
• Access: A 10-bed ICU is supported by dedicated Hospitalists, Intensivists, and Pulm/CC specialists.

Tiered compensation & incentives

We offer a transparent and competitive hourly structure that rewards productivity and night-shift coverage:

Emergency Department Differentials/Bonuses

Base Starting Rate

$240.00 per hour worked

Night Shift Differential 2200-0600

$50.00 per hour worked

Providing same-day coverage of a full shift - Bonus

$750.00 bonus per shift

Shifts beyond 15 full-time shifts in a calendar month - Differential

$120.00 per hour worked • Sign-on & Relocation

• Generous sign-on bonus and full relocation assistance available.
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement package.
• Future-Proofing: Open to 2026 and 2027 graduates; Visa support available (J1/H1B).

About sky lakes medical center

As a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital and an ISO 9001-certified teaching facility, Sky Lakes is at the forefront of rural medicine. We offer the clinical complexity of a busy regional hub while maintaining the heart and mission of a community-owned, not-for-profit hospital.

Living in klamath falls: Your base camp for adventure

• Ditch the long commute for a 10-minute drive through some of Oregon's most beautiful scenery.
• The Backyard: Less than an hour from Crater Lake National Park.
• The Perks: No sales tax, a low cost of living, and over 300 days of sunshine per year.
• The Community: A charming city of 22,000 that offers a safe, tight-knit environment perfect for raising a family or enjoying an active lifestyle.

Sky Lakes Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran.