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Emergency Medicine Physician

Curative, Klamath Falls, OR, United States


Emergency Medicine Opportunity in Southern Oregon Near Crater Lake
Enjoy the full spectrum of emergency medicine in a collaborative, high-acuity setting without the chaos of a major urban trauma center. This is your chance to join a respected, well-resourced team practicing at the top of their license while enjoying true work-life balance. Only ABEM Board-certified Emergency Medicine physicians can be considered at this time.

Practice Overview:
You'll join 8 emergency physicians and 5 advanced practice providers in a level III trauma center
Over 30,000 annual ED visits with high acuity and full procedural scope
Access to 24/7 specialty support including Interventional Cardiology, Surgery, OB/GYN, and Orthopedics
Advanced ED capabilities: intubations, trauma resuscitation, chest tubes, cranial burr holes, suprapubic catheters

Schedule:
8-hour shifts offered: 6am-2pm, 10am-6pm, 2pm-10pm, and 6pm-2am
12-15 shifts per month constitutes full-time
Double coverage during peak hours (noon to 8pm)
Flexible scheduling via ShiftGen, with generous time-off accommodation

Compensation & Benefits:
$235/hour (days) and $285/hour (nights) with bonuses of $15-$30/hour for productivity
Total annual compensation typically ranges $450,000-$500,000+
$75,000 sign-on bonus (paid over 3 years) + up to $16,000 relocation assistance
1 week CME + $4,000 annually; full health benefits; malpractice with tail
Retirement plan included; Conrad 30 J-1 and H-1B visa support available

Candidate Requirements:
Board Certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) required
Not eligible: Family Medicine with ER experience due to contract stipulations
Comfortable managing high acuity and full procedural spectrum independently
Team-oriented mindset and interest in small-community continuity

Community & Location Highlights:
Four-season outdoor lifestyle with access to fishing, skiing, boating, and hiking
Over 300 days of sunshine annually and proximity to Crater Lake National Park
Affordable housing with acreage options and no state sales tax
Population 21,000 in city, 70,000 in county with a tight-knit, welcoming community
75 miles to Medford (1.5 hrs), 150 miles to Bend (2.5 hrs), regional airports nearby

Connect with us to learn more about this role and how it can support your long term practice vision.