General (Conventional) Cardiologist
Sky Lakes Medical Center
Location
Klamath County, Oregon
Salary
$550,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The cardiologist will manage an existing patient panel while growing their own practice within a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities include performing procedures such as TEE and cardioversions, interpreting stress tests, and participating in a 1:4 call rotation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Cardiology. The role is open to both experienced providers and 2026/2027 graduates.
Job description
General (Conventional) cardiologist
Sky lakes cardiology | klamath falls, oregon
Inherit a Mature Practice. Partner with an Exceptional Team. Live Your Best Life.
Sky Lakes Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Cardiologist to join our tight-knit team in beautiful Southern Oregon . This role is a "bread and butter" conventional cardiology position where you will inherit an existing patient panel from a retiring provider while having the autonomy to grow your own practice .
The practice: Collaborative & patient-First
- Join a highly collegial group consisting of three Interventional Cardiologists and one General Cardiologist . We pride ourselves on a "work hard/play hard" culture that deeply understands the necessity of work-life balance .
- Predictable Pacing: Seasoned providers average 10 patients per day in the clinic .
- Quality Time: We prioritize outcomes over volume with 60-minute new patient slots and 30-minute follow-ups .
- Sustainable Schedule: Full-time Monday–Friday schedule . A typical week includes 3 clinic days, 1 procedure day, and 1 admin day .
- Modern Facilities: Practice in two Cath Labs—one has been recently updated, and the second is scheduled for a full renovation within the next 12–18 months .
- Equitable Call: 1:4 weekday and weekend rotation with Interventional backup always available .
- Procedures: Focus on Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE), Cardioversions, and interpretation of Stress Testing (nuclear and treadmill) .
COMPENSATION & PREMIER BENEFITS • Annual Salary
- $550,000
- Productivity: Quarterly RVU-based bonuses
- Sign-On
- Bonus: $100,000 (distributed over 3 years)
- Time
- Away &
- CME: $4,000 annual allowance plus 5 dedicated CME PTO days
- Support: Full relocation assistance and a standard comprehensive benefits package
QUALIFICATION & ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITY • Experience
- Open to both experienced providers and 2026/2027 graduates
- Teaching: Opportunity to work with and mentor Family Medicine residents during their cardiology rotations
- Visa
- Support: We are proud to accept J-1 and H1-B candidates
Sky lakes medical center: Where innovation meets community
At Sky Lakes Medical Center, we’ve built something rare
a high-tech, internationally accredited teaching hospital that remains deeply rooted in the community it serves. As a not-for-profit, community-owned facility, our decisions aren’t made in a corporate boardroom—they’re made right here in Klamath Falls, with the needs of our neighbors at the center.
Clinical excellence on a grand scale
- Don't let the "rural" label fool you. We serve a massive 10,000-square-mile catchment area across South-Central Oregon and Northern California. To meet the needs of our 80,000 residents, we’ve committed to the highest standards of modern medicine:
- Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital: Recognized nationally by The Chartis Group for excellence.
- ISO 9001 Certified: We are among a select few Oregon facilities to hold this certification for continual quality improvement.
- Award-Winning Specializations: Nationally recognized for stroke care and pulmonary disease treatment.
A campus of innovation
- Our 176-bed acute-care facility is the hub of a specialized medical network designed to provide "big city" care with "small town" heart.
- Sky Lakes Cancer Treatment Center: An award-winning destination for advanced oncology.
- Center for Total Joint and Spine Care: A regional leader in orthopedic precision and recovery.
- Cascades East Family Medicine Residency: As a premier teaching site, we are actively shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Living in klamath falls: The sunny side of the cascades
- Klamath Falls is the perfect "basecamp" for a family or an individual who thrives outdoors.
- Nature at Your Doorstep: Less than an hour from Crater Lake National Park, with world-class hiking, fishing, mountain biking, and 300 days of sunshine.
- Low Cost of Living: Realize your dream of homeownership and enjoy Oregon’s lack of sales tax.
- A True Community: A charming city of 22,000 where you aren't just another provider—you're a neighbor.
Sky Lakes Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- CME allowance
- Sign-on bonus
- CME PTO days