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Emergency Medicine Physician

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Sky Lakes Medical Center

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

, Oregon

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency medical care at a Level III Trauma facility, managing an average of 1.5 to 2.0 patients per hour. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, APPs, and specialists to ensure efficient patient flow and critical care delivery.

Qualifications

You are a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine Physician with a valid Oregon medical license or eligibility to obtain one. You will manage a high volume of patients in a Level III Trauma facility, with opportunities for autonomy and a focus on high-quality patient care. The position is open to 2026 and 2027 graduates, offering visa support.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Emergency Medicine

Trauma care

Critical care

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Job Description

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.

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Sky Lakes Medical Center

Sky Lakes Medical Center is a community-owned, internationally accredited acute-care hospital located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and is the 2021 recipient of the Rural Hospital Leadership Award, which recognizes the hospital’s leadership role and responsiveness to the community’s health needs. Caring for people in a 10,000-square-mile area in south-central Oregon and northwest California, it is licensed for 176 beds. The hospital and its clinics have more than 1,700 employees. Sky Lakes provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, a home health agency, a primary care clinic and a variety of specialty physician clinics. The Sky Lakes family also includes the award-winning Sky Lakes Cancer Treatment Center and Cascades East Family Medicine Clinic and residency program.
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