Sky Lakes Medical Center·Klamath County, Oregon
The physician will provide comprehensive primary care services to the local community while maintaining autonomy over their clinical workflow. They will also participate in a teaching hospital environment that values innovation and professional development.
Are you tired of rigid templates and micro-management? Sky Lakes Medical Center is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Family Medicine Physician to join our collegial team. We believe that primary care works best when doctors have the autonomy to treat patients as they see fit. Here, you’ll find a practice environment that offers the flexibility you need to enjoy a true Pacific Northwest lifestyle.
The opportunity: Freedom to practice
Join a mission-driven group that serves as the primary healthcare anchor for over 80,000 residents.
Unmatched Autonomy: Take the lead on your clinical workflow with a highly flexible schedule designed around your life.
Clinical Scope: Focus on comprehensive primary care. While no specific procedures are mandated, we value candidates comfortable with "bread and butter" office procedures (suturing, splinting, casting, and minor removals).
The Environment: A supportive, service-based culture within a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital.
Academic Connection: As part of a teaching hospital campus, you’ll work alongside a team that values innovation and lifelong learning.
Incentives & financial support
$75,000 Sign-on Bonus.
Professional
Support: $4,000 annual CME allowance + $1,000 for societal dues.
Relocation
Assistance: Comprehensive support to get you settled in Klamath Falls.
Loan
Forgiveness: As a not-for-profit, we are a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Visa
Support: J1 and H1-B candidates are encouraged to apply.
Living in klamath falls: The sunny side of the cascades
Sky Lakes Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran.
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine (MD/DO). The role is open to both experienced physicians and new graduates.
Market context
In Oregon, family medicine physician openings are often driven by primary care access needs in both urban and rural communities. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for board certification or eligibility, an active medical and DEA license, and current CPR certification, along with residency training in family medicine. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure and certification status before applying.