Oncology Medical Director
Sky Lakes Health System · Klamath Falls, OR
Posted October 4, 2026
Sky Lakes Cancer Treatment Center · 2610 Uhrmann Road, Klamath Falls, OR, US, 97601
Oncology Medical Director
Sky Lakes Cancer Treatment Center | Klamath Falls, Oregon
Lead the Future of Oncology Care in Southern Oregon.
Sky Lakes Medical Center is seeking a visionary Medical Oncologist or Hematologist/Oncologist to serve as our Oncology Medical Director. This is a high-impact, 1.0 FTE hybrid role designed for a clinical leader who wants to balance high-level strategic oversight with active clinical practice. You will lead an exceptional care team and drive the expansion of oncology services across a 10,000-square-mile region.
Executive Compensation & Incentives
- Total Annual Compensation: $725,000 (inclusive of Directorship stipend).
- Sign-On Bonus: Up to $100,000.
- Retention & Support: Comprehensive benefits, CME funds ($4,000/yr), and $1,000 for licensing.
- Loan Forgiveness: As a non-profit, Sky Lakes is a qualifying employer for PSLF.
Leadership & Clinical Balance
We’ve structured this role to prevent burnout and ensure you have the bandwidth to lead effectively:
- The Schedule: Monday–Friday, 08:00 – 17:00.
- Clinical Flexibility: 4-day work week or flexible patient contact hours.
- Dedicated Admin Time: 8 hours of protected administrative time per week.
- Call: Phone-only, limited to 8 days per month.
Your Impact as Medical Director
As the clinical face of our oncology service line, your responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Oversight: Collaborating with the CTC Director and Administration to steer operations, staffing, and patient satisfaction.
- Quality & Innovation: Chairing the Sky Lakes Oncology Committee and spearheading quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Mentorship: Leading the recruitment, orientation, and professional development of physicians and APPs.
- Advocacy: Serving as the primary advisor to the Medical Staff and Governing Board on all matters of medical oncology.
Qualifications
We are looking for a dynamic communicator who leads with both humility and courage.
- Education: Board Certification and Fellowship training in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology (MD/DO).
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years post-fellowship clinical experience.
- Leadership: Proven track record in physician recruitment and mentorship. Experience leading tumor boards or utilization committees is highly prioritized.
The Organization: Sky Lakes Medical Center
Sky Lakes is an internationally accredited, 176-bed teaching hospital. We are ISO 9001-certified and have been recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. Our award-winning Cancer Treatment Center is the regional hub for specialized care, combining state-of-the-art technology with a community-first philosophy.
Living in Klamath Falls
A community where "rush hour" doesn't exist and the backyard is a 10,000-square-mile playground for hiking, fishing, and cycling. Positioned on the sunny side of the Cascades and offering a high quality of life with a low cost of living.
- Location: Situated on the border of Oregon and California, surrounded by mountains and forests.
- Adventure: Less than an hour from Crater Lake National Park.
- Balance: A community where "rush hour" doesn't exist and the backyard is a 10,000-square-mile playground for hiking, fishing, and cycling.
Sky Lakes Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran.
Employer
Sky Lakes Health System
Sky Lakes Health System is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and the health care anchor for more than 80,000 residents across Southern Oregon and Northern California. Anchored by Sky Lakes Medical Center — a teaching hospital campus and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital — Sky Lakes offers emergency and inpatient care, a cancer treatment center, a family birth center and a full network of primary care and specialty clinics, from cardiology, neurology and urology to women's health, psychiatry and immediate care.
Our mission is to inspire human potential through better health. Physicians and advanced practice providers at Sky Lakes enjoy real autonomy, a supportive and collaborative team, and an academic connection through the Cascades East family medicine residency, with the chance to make a lasting difference in a close-knit community — guided by our values of respect, integrity, kindness, excellence, innovation and belonging.
Life in the Klamath Basin is part of the draw: Crater Lake National Park, Upper Klamath Lake and the Cascade Mountains, with skiing, hiking, fishing, paddling and birding right outside your door — and competitive compensation, generous sign-on packages and comprehensive benefits.