Emergency Medicine Physician
Description
Emergency Medicine Physician
Sky Lakes Medical Center | Klamath Falls, Oregon
High Volume. High Autonomy. High Quality of Life.
True career longevity starts with a schedule that respects your time. At Sky Lakes Medical Center, we believe emergency medicine should be sustainable: you choose the shift cadence that fits your life—9s or 12s—with a full-time commitment of just 96 hours minimum per month and zero administrative or on-call duties when you're off the clock. Located in Klamath Falls at the gateway to the Cascades, Sky Lakes is an independent, community-owned teaching facility and the proud winner of the 2026 AHA Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service.
The Practice: Flexible Scheduling & True Balance
- Customizable Shift Lengths: Choose the cadence that best fits your lifestyle with a flexible mix of 9-hour or 12-hour shifts.
- 96-Hour Full-Time Threshold: Full-time status requires a minimum of just 96 hours per month, offering maximum control over your monthly calendar and substantial, uninterrupted blocks of days off to recharge or explore the outdoors.
- Robust 24-Hour Combined Daily APP Coverage: Enjoy exceptional mid-level support with dedicated dual APP coverage providing 24 hours of combined daily mid-level support—featuring an APP in Triage (10:00–22:00) and Fast Track (11:00–23:00) to keep department flow seamless and protect physician focus on high-acuity cases.
- Manageable Pacing: Balanced clinical pace averaging 1.5 to 2.0 patients per hour.
- No "Admin" Call: Your off-duty time is strictly protected; there are zero on-call responsibilities outside of your scheduled clinical shifts.
- Specialist Access: A 10-bed ICU supported by dedicated Hospitalists, Intensivists, and Pulm/CC specialists.
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Tiered Compensation & Incentives
We offer a transparent and competitive hourly structure that rewards productivity, extra coverage, and night-shift work:
| Differential / Incentive | Rate / Amount |
| Base Starting Rate | $240.00 per hour worked |
| Night Shift Differential (22:00–06:00) | $50.00 per hour worked |
| Same-Day Shift Coverage Bonus | $750.00 bonus per full shift |
| Extra Shift Differential (>120 hours/month) | $120.00 per hour worked |
| Productivity and Quality of Care Bonus | Quarterly |
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Sign-on & Relocation: Generous sign-on bonus and full relocation assistance available .
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Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement package.
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Future-Proofing: Open to 2027 and 2028 graduates; Visa support available (J-1/H-1B) .
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The Backyard: Less than an hour from Crater Lake National Park .
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The Perks: No sales tax, a low cost of living, and over 300 days of sunshine per year .
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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 .