Medical Oncologist or Hematologist/Oncologist
Sky Lakes Health System · Klamath Falls, OR
Posted October 4, 2026
Sky Lakes Cancer Treatment Center · 2610 Uhrmann Road, Klamath Falls, OR, US, 97601
Medical Oncologist or Hematologist-Oncologist (MD/DO)
Sky Lakes Cancer Treatment Center | Klamath Falls, Oregon $675,000 Total Annual Opportunity | Up to $100K Sign-On | 4-Day Clinical Week
Step away from corporate healthcare bureaucracy into a high-functioning environment where you have true autonomy over your clinical practice. Sky Lakes Medical Center is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Medical Oncologist or Hematologist-Oncologist to join our expanding team. Serving as the regional oncology hub across Southern Oregon and Northern California, our center combines the clinical sophistication of a modern cancer program with the community-centered mission of an independent, award-winning health system.
The Practice: High Autonomy & Sustainable Pacing
- Sustainable Workweek: 4-day clinical workweek paired with 1 dedicated administrative day.
- Balanced Volume: Focused, relationship-driven care averaging approximately 15 patients per day.
- Practice Scope: Primarily outpatient clinic with rewarding inpatient consult opportunities.
- Multidisciplinary Team: Collaborate closely with an on-site Radiation Oncologist, dedicated Oncology APP, specialized infusion RNs, clinical navigators, and oncology pharmacists.
- Light Call: Strictly telephone-only call, limited to 8 days per month.
Compensation & Premier Incentives
We provide a transparent, top-tier compensation structure designed for high earning potential and long-term retention:
Component Annual Opportunity Details Guaranteed Base Salary
$500,000
Paid in 26 bi-weekly installments
Production-Based Bonus
$100,000
$25,000 quarterly bonus for meeting/exceeding 50th percentile MGMA (4,525 annual wRVUs / 1,131 quarterly)
Engagement-Based Bonus
$50,000
$12,500 quarterly bonus for leadership across staff education/mentorship, system integration (tumor board, palliative care), and community engagement
Sign-On Incentive
$25,000 / year
$100,000 total sign-on bonus paid in annual $25,000 installments at hire and anniversaries for years 2–4
Total Annual Opportunity
$675,000
Sum of guaranteed base, annual bonuses, and yearly sign-on installment
- Long-Term Retention Bonus: A $50,000 one-time retention bonus paid on your 5-year service anniversary (not included in annual total).
- Additional Benefits: Comprehensive relocation package, dedicated CME funding, and full health/retirement benefits.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): As an independent, not-for-profit facility, physicians qualify for federal PSLF.
- Visa Support: Open to J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorships.
Qualifications
- Credentials: Board-certified or board-eligible in Medical Oncology or Hematology-Oncology (MD or DO); eligible for or holding an active Oregon medical license.
- Experience Level: Open to both experienced oncologists and upcoming/recent graduates (1–2 years of practice preferred, but not required).
Where You’ll Work: Sky Lakes Medical Center Sky Lakes is an independent, community-owned teaching hospital, an ISO 9001-certified organization, 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 award-winning Cancer Treatment Center pairs advanced therapeutic technology with high-touch, patient-first care across a vast regional footprint. Where You’ll Live: The Last Untamed Mountain Town If your ideal off-hours require luxury shopping centers and five-star valet dining, Klamath Falls will not fit. But if you want a grounded, outdoor-driven lifestyle in the "Sunnyside" of Oregon, this community delivers:
- Outdoor Adventure: Located under an hour from Crater Lake National Park, with mountain biking trails 10 minutes away, premier fly-fishing, and Cascade hiking.
- Sunny Climate: Over 300 days of sunshine each year across a scenic High Desert setting.
- High Financial Value: Benefit from Oregon's zero state sales tax, an affordable cost of living, and an easy path to homeownership.
- Connected Community: A welcoming town of 22,000 residents serving a broader regional hub—perfect for planting deep roots and knowing your neighbors.
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.