Sky Lakes Medical Center·Klamath County, Oregon
Perform a broad spectrum of general surgical procedures including open, laparoscopic, and endoscopic cases for patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. Manage a clinical schedule consisting of clinic days, OR days, and administrative time while sharing call duties.
Sky Lakes Medical Center | Klamath Falls, Oregon Modern Technology. Collaborative Culture. True Broad-Spectrum Practice.
Join a highly knowledgeable, cohesive team of dedicated surgeons at Sky Lakes Medical Center . This is a rare opportunity to step into a true, broad-spectrum general surgery practice with a robust volume, exceptional local tenure, and a major upcoming infrastructure investment . If you are looking for a practice focused on high-quality patient outcomes with excellent APP support rather than corporate volume, this is your team.
The opportunity: Broad-Spectrum surgery in a community setting
Step into a role that offers the professional satisfaction of a high-volume regional center with the lifestyle of a Pacific Northwest mountain town .
Clinical Practice: A true broad-spectrum general surgery practice covering an even mix of open, laparoscopic, GI, ENT, urology, trauma, and endoscopic procedures (including colonoscopies) . Patient scope spans from pediatrics to geriatrics .
The Environment: You will join an established team of long-tenured surgeons (including partners who have been with the medical center since 1990 and 2001) . While currently working out of separate offices, a major building renovation is underway to bring all five surgeons under one modern roof within the next 12 to 18 months .
Exceptional Support: High-level support structure including two dedicated surgery APPs, with an APP paired with each surgeon in the clinic one day a week .
Academic Connection: Opportunity to engage in academic medicine through interaction with rotating family medicine residents .
Technology & Growth: While the hospital does not currently utilize robotic-assisted surgery, leadership is actively willing to invest in technologies like the Da Vinci platform for the right candidate .
Schedule & Call: A balanced, full-time Monday through Friday schedule (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM when not on call) . Clinical weeks typically consist of 2 days in the clinic, 2 days in the OR (including a full endo day of 12–14 cases and a general OR day of 5–6 cases), and 1 dedicated administrative day . Call is shared equally at 1:4 .
Incentives & career support
We recognize the value of your clinical expertise and offer a premier recruitment package:
Base Salary: $475,000 - $527,000
Productivity Bonus: Additional RVU component paid out quarterly for productivity .
Sign-on Bonus: $75,000 (distributed over 3 years) .
Relocation Assistance: Comprehensive support for your move to Southern Oregon .
CME Allowance: $4,000 and 5 dedicated CME paid days off per year .
Visa Support: Visa sponsorship is available for both J-1 and H1-B candidates .
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 .
Where you’ll live: The southern oregon lifestyle
Klamath Falls offers a high quality of life that traditional urban centers simply can’t match .
Outdoor Access: Located less than an hour from the world-famous Crater Lake National Park .
Quality of Life: Enjoy a remarkably low cost of living, no sales tax, and a welcoming community of 22,000 residents .
The Scenery: Surrounded by forests, mountains, and over 300 days of sunshine a year—perfect for hiking, fishing, skiing, and cycling .
Sky Lakes Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran.
Market context
In Oregon, general surgery openings often draw steady demand from hospitals and surgical groups serving regional and community needs. These roles are competitive because they can combine high-volume practice, preferred post-residency experience, and benefits such as sign-on, relocation, productivity bonus, CME allowance, and visa sponsorship. Review whether you meet board certification or eligibility and an active Oregon license, and use the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time versus reading the full original posting.