1099 Anesthesiologist | $560k Base + Extra Shift/Call Pay | Work 39 Weeks, Off 13 Weeks

Anesthesiologist (MD / DO)

Sky Lakes Medical Center | Klamath Falls, Oregon

$560,000 Base Package | Up to $100K Sign-On | 13 Weeks Away | Collaborative Care Model

If you became an anesthesiologist to practice broad-spectrum, high-acuity medicine without the rigid bureaucracy and burnout of an urban hospital factory, your next career chapter is right here.

Sky Lakes Medical Center is seeking three full-time Anesthesiologists to join a cohesive, collegial anesthesia team in Southern Oregon. Designed around an independent 1099 contractor structure, this role offers the ultimate trifecta rarely found together: top-tier earning potential, true clinical autonomy, and 13 protected weeks away annually to live and recharge in the sunny Pacific Northwest.

Here, "collegial" is not a buzzword. You will step into an independent, community-owned teaching hospital where your clinical voice matters, your CRNA partners practice at full scope, and an expanding department naturally opens doors to long-term clinical leadership.

The Opportunity: Independent Scope & Balanced Cadence

Experience the best of both worlds: procedural variety across acute hospital and outpatient settings paired with an equitable, sustainable workflow.

• The Team Model & Culture: We operate a genuine, high-trust collaborative model. Our skilled CRNAs practice at full scope, while physicians rotate seamlessly between complex scheduled cases, float backup, and CRNA mentorship.

• Expanding Department: To support robust regional healthcare growth, our team is intentionally expanding from 3.5 MDs and 1.5 CRNAs toward an optimized target footprint of 4 Anesthesiologists and 6 CRNAs.

• Diverse Case Mix: Broad-spectrum clinical practice including General Surgery (high-volume endoscopy), Orthopedics, Spine, Vascular, Urology, GYN, ENT, Podiatry, Level III Trauma, Healthy Pediatrics, and a strong emphasis on ultrasound-guided Regional Anesthesia.

• Obstetrics Coverage: Support our modern 12-bed Family Birthing Center, managing approximately 600 deliveries per year.

• Surgical Facilities: Coverage spans the Main Hospital OR suites, a dedicated Labor & Delivery OR, and our contemporary Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) located conveniently just across the street. A built-in daily float physician smoothly bridges cases between the main OR and ASC.

• Manageable Daily Volume: Pacing is built for quality care, averaging 3–6 main OR cases or 8–12 endoscopy cases per provider per day.

Schedule & Call: Engineered for Longevity (39 On / 13 Off)

Protect your energy with a predictable, transparent scheduling template designed to eliminate burnout:

• 39 Weeks On / 13 Weeks Off: Build your year around 39 clinical weeks and a massive 13 weeks of time away.

• Equitable 1:5 Call Rotation: Call totals up to 6 days per month (including at least one weekend). On weekdays, CRNAs handle primary first call while MDs serve as expert second/backup call.

• Post-Call Protection: Pager call after 5:00 PM is paired with a guaranteed post-call day off.

• A Typical Clinical Week:

  • Monday: Scheduled cases (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

  • Tuesday (Call Day): Scheduled cases or float backup; pager call begins after 5:00 PM

  • Wednesday: OFF (Guaranteed post-call recovery day)

  • Thursday: Scheduled cases (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

  • Friday: Scheduled cases (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

• Weekend Call Rotation: Alternating first/second call structure (e.g., 1st call Friday, 2nd call Saturday, 1st call Sunday), followed by Monday off.

Compensation & 1099 Financial Flexibility

We recognize clinical leadership and provide a lucrative independent contractor framework that puts financial control in your hands:

• Future-Focused & Visa Friendly: We enthusiastically welcome candidates signing ahead of residency completion and provide full J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorships.

Qualifications

• Credentials: MD or DO; Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Anesthesiology; eligible for or holding an active, unrestricted Oregon medical license.

• Clinical Mindset: Confident in broad general and regional anesthesia techniques; adaptable in fast-paced OR and ASC settings.

• Interpersonal Fit: A team-oriented, collegial colleague who communicates clearly and embraces mentoring and collaborating with a skilled CRNA group.

Where You’ll Work: Sky Lakes Medical Center

Sky Lakes is an independent, community-owned, 176-bed teaching hospital serving as the primary healthcare anchor for over 80,000 residents across a 10,000-square-mile region. We are an ISO 9001-certified facility, recognized nationally as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital, and the proud recipient of the 2026 AHA Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service—the nation’s highest honor for community health leadership and the first hospital in Oregon to receive it.

Because we operate with a flat, accessible administration rather than a distant corporate board, you enjoy direct influence over clinical equipment, anesthesia workflows, and departmental policies. Furthermore, our campus affiliation with the Cascades East Family Medicine Residency program brings intellectual vitality and academic teaching energy without the stifling red tape of a large university hospital.

Where You’ll Live: The Last Untamed Mountain Town

If your ideal off-hours demand luxury shopping malls, five-star valet dining, and crowded city sidewalks, Klamath Falls won't fit. But if you want a grounded mountain lifestyle with fresh air, zero bumper-to-bumper traffic, and immediate outdoor access, this community delivers:

• Outdoor Recreation in Minutes: Located less than an hour from world-famous Crater Lake National Park, with mountain biking trails 10 minutes from your driveway, pristine Cascade hiking, and premier fly-fishing rivers.

• Sunny High-Desert Climate: Enjoy over 300 days of sunshine each year across four distinct, mild seasons.

• High Financial Value: Keep more of what you earn with zero Oregon state sales tax, an affordable cost of living, and an easy path to substantial property or acreage.

• An Authentic Community: A welcoming town of 22,000 serving a broader regional hub—an unpretentious community of craft breweries, food trucks, and safe neighborhoods where colleagues and patients are true neighbors.

Sky Lakes Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran.