High-Volume General Surgery | Up to $527k+ & $75k Sign-On | Live & Play in the Pacific Northwest Mountains

Description General Surgeon 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 . Requirements Experience: While 5+ years of post-residency experience is preferred to navigate our high-volume caseload, we are entirely open to dynamic, motivated new graduates who possess excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong drive to thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting . Credentials: Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery; MD or DO; eligible for or holding an active Oregon medical license . About Sky Lakes Medical Center 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. Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Required BLS Basic Life Support License Generic