$675,000 Total Opportunity | Up to $100K Sign-On | 4-Day Clinical Week | Regional Practice Autonomy

Hematologist-Oncologist or Medical Oncologist (MD/DO)

Sky Lakes Cancer Treatment Center | Klamath Falls, Oregon

$675,000 Total Opportunity | Up to $100K Sign-On | 4-Day Clinical Week | Regional Practice Autonomy

If you entered oncology to treat patients rather than feed a corporate referral pipeline, your next chapter is here. Sky Lakes Medical Center is seeking a full-time, Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Medical Oncologist or Hematologist-Oncologist to step into an autonomous, regional hub practice.

Whether you are an established oncologist seeking true clinical control over your practice or an upcoming fellow eager to learn from a seasoned multidisciplinary team, this position gives you the freedom to build meaningful oncology care without corporate interference. We serve as the sole specialized oncology lifeline across Southern Oregon and Northern California, and we are actively expanding regional partnerships to broaden clinical reach and access.

The Opportunity: Autonomy, Modern Tech & Balanced Pacing

• Total Clinical Autonomy: Take the lead on your clinical workflows, patient schedules, and treatment strategies. Senior leadership is accessible, flat, and supportive of your voice in department growth and strategic partnerships.

• Sustainable "4+1" Schedule: 4 clinical days and 1 dedicated administrative day (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; no clinic weekends or holidays). Charting, lab reviews, and coordination stay contained during work hours.

• Manageable, Relationship-Driven Volume: Focus on patient care with an average of 12–15 patients per day. Generous visit lengths: 60 minutes for new consults and 30 minutes for follow-ups.

• Balanced Clinical Mix: Practice mix averages ~80% oncology and 20% hematology. Bone marrow biopsies are entirely optional and can also be handled by our hospital Interventional Radiology team.

• Robust Interdisciplinary Support:

  • 12-chair modern infusion suite supported by 5 Chemo-certified RNs, 2 dedicated oncology pharmacists, and 1.5 pharmacy techs.

  • 2 permanent Oncology Nurse Practitioners, full-time Radiation Oncologist, dedicated PA, 6 oncology navigators, clinical manager, social worker, and cancer registrar.

  • Comprehensive navigation and supportive programs, including nutrition classes, patient support groups, and free wigs/prosthetic fittings via the Sky Lakes Foundation.

• Outpatient Focus with Low-Stress Call: Inpatient care is managed 100% by the on-site Hospitalist service. Specialty physicians designate their 8 telephone-only call days per month (including 1 weekend). After-hours calls are pre-screened 24/7/365 by an external RN triage service (Conduit Health Partners), resulting in low physician involvement averaging ~6 direct calls per month (primarily direct ER/hospitalist consults).

• On-Site Diagnostics & Subspecialty Network: On-site phlebotomy with same-day lab couriering, IR, MRI, CT, and a permanently parked PET/CT unit performing PSMA scans. Monthly multidisciplinary tumor boards with local specialists (Cardiology, ENT, Pathology, Pulmonary, Surgery, and Urology), supplemented by growing tertiary partnerships.

Transparent Compensation & Premier Incentives

We offer transparent, top-tier compensation designed to reward clinical leadership and long-term retention:

• Additional Benefits: Comprehensive relocation assistance, $4,000 annual CME funds with 5 paid CME days, and full health/dental/vision/retirement plans.

• Loan Repayment Options: As an independent, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) facility, full-time physicians qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as well as state-level loan repayment options (SLRP).

• Visa Support: Welcoming to both experienced oncologists and recent/upcoming graduates; full J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorships are supported.

Qualifications

• Degree & Licensure: MD or DO; eligible for or holding an active, unrestricted Oregon medical license.

• Board Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible in Medical Oncology or Hematology-Oncology.

• Experience Level: Open to both seasoned oncologists seeking high autonomy and upcoming fellowship graduates (1–2+ years of practice preferred, but not required).

• Practice Mindset: A team player who values cross-discipline collaboration, embraces the autonomy of an independent regional center, and wants to build a lasting presence in a rural community.

Where You’ll Work: Sky Lakes Medical Center

Sky Lakes is an independent, community-owned teaching hospital, an ISO 9001-certified facility, a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital, and the proud winner 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. Our Cancer Treatment Center pairs advanced therapeutic modalities with the warmth, agility, and patient-first heart of an independent health system.

Where You’ll Live: The Last Untamed Mountain Town

If your off-hours require luxury shopping centers and valet fine dining, Klamath Falls won't fit. But if you want a grounded mountain lifestyle with 300+ days of high-desert sunshine, clean air, and zero traffic jams, this community delivers:

• Outdoor Access in Minutes: Located under an hour from Crater Lake National Park, with mountain biking trails 10 minutes from your door, premier fly-fishing rivers, and Cascade hiking.

• High Desert Climate: Over 300 days of sunshine each year across four distinct, scenic seasons.

• High Financial Value: Stretch your earnings further with Oregon’s zero state sales tax, an affordable housing market, and an easy path to acreage or homeownership.

• Connected Regional Hub: A welcoming community of 22,000 residents serving a broader regional hub of 80,000+—ideal for putting down roots, knowing your neighbors, and enjoying easy weekend drives to Bend, the Oregon Coast, or Northern California.

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