Sanford Health·Klamath Falls, Oregon
Physicians are responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and consulting patients from birth to young adulthood (21 years of age) regarding their physical, emotional, and social health, including managing acute and chronic diseases. Core privileges may also involve providing care in intensive care settings and assessing/stabilizing emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy.
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Sanford Children’s is seeking a Full-time or Part-time BE/BC General Pediatrician who shares in our philosophy of establishing strong relationships with the patients, their families and relates well to referring physicians and colleagues.
Our physicians and Advanced Practice Provider have all built strong practices and are active in the community.
The practice includes some inpatient work with newborn nursery, a full scope outpatient general pediatric practice, and C-section coverage when needed. Pediatric behavioral counseling was enhanced in 2023 with the addition of an Integrated Health Therapist.
With six OB/GYNs in town and over 700 births per year, the opportunity to build a full practice is readily available.
The local hospital, Sky Lakes Medical Center, has up-to-date technology and beautifully refurbished patient rooms.
Known as Oregon’s City of Sunshine, Klamath Falls is located in southern Oregon, with sweeping views of Mount Shasta, the Cascades and nearby Crater Lake. The community is a hub for health care professionals with a service area nearing 120,000. Its close proximity to the communities of Bend, Medford, and Ashland and the California border allows for many outdoor adventures such as hiking, mountain biking, and skiing.
Pediatric Core Privilege include the ability to admit (if applicable to setting), evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to patients from birth to young adulthood (21 years of age) concerning their physical, emotional, and social health as well as treating acute and chronic disease, including major complicated illnesses. Core privileges may also include providing care to patients in the intensive care setting in conformance with unit policies. In addition, applicants may assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.
M.D. or D.O. degree.
Successful completion of a hospital affiliated residency Pediatric program accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada. Training at residency programs accredited by organizations other than the above, may be considered via the waiver of eligibility process as defined in the Credentialing Policy. Certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate specialty/sub-specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their residency training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity’s policy for grandfather exceptions)
Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.
+1 (605) 328-6996 Or mary.jo.burkman@sanfordhealth.org
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Candidates must possess an M.D. or D.O. degree and successfully complete an ACGME, AOA, or Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada accredited Pediatric residency program. Applicants must demonstrate certification by the appropriate specialty board or be eligible to achieve certification within five years post-residency, along with demonstrating experience with at least 50 pediatric patients in the last 12 months.
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.