Hospitalist Opportunity with Collegial Work Environment and Flexible Block Schedule

Come join our hospitalist team and have the opportunity to work with a collegial medical and administrative staff.  Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is the only hospital in the community serving ten counties and approximately 90,000 people. 

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System-Watertown, South Dakota

• 81-bed independent not-for-profit hospital with sole community provider status
• 60 physicians on the active staff
• Cancer Center, Medical Office Building, and Caring Club House on campus
• Service area of about 90,000 people
• Out-patient surgery center
• Expanded and newly remodeled state-of-the-art facilities and technology
• PACS System
• Electronic ICU available

Position Description:

• Hospital Employee with nationally competitive compensation
• Option of block scheduling
• Average patient encounters: 15-20 day and 2-4 night
• Signing Bonus Loan
• Annual Retention Bonus
• Relocation
• Paid Malpractice
• Retirement Plan
• Loan repayment options

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System serves ten counties of 90,000 people in northeastern South Dakota, providing a network of care throughout the region. Partnerships with medical facilities, community businesses and educational institutions make Prairie Lakes the area's healthcare provider of choice.

PrairieLakes is also an employer of choice. With a staff of more than 500 people, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is one of the largest employers in Watertown. We're dedicated not only to attracting the most skilled healthcare professionals, we're also committed to challenging, training and retaining them.

Established in 1986, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has evolved into a regional healthcare center. At the heart of this organization is PrairieLakesHospital, an 81-bed, healthcare facility.

Physician Specialties:
The medical staff at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System includes skilled physicians trained in these medical specialties:

Watertown is located along I-29 and US Hwy 212 in Northeastern South Dakota. It is a safe, progressive, and proud city of 23,000 and continues to grow.  It truly is a perfect place to make memories of a lifetime.  We are so proud to share our beautiful community with you.

• Low cost of living, no state income tax
• Excellent public and private schools
• Watertown Regional Airport provides daily flights to Denver and Minneapolis
• Two lakes in the community
• Numerous parks and fitness trails
• Indoor and outdoor aquatic centers
• Hunting and fishing
• Shopping
• Art Studios
• Wineries and breweries

If you would like more detailed information about this

Provider opportunity, contact:

Justine De Ville
Physician Recruiter
PrairieLakes Healthcare System
401 9th Avenue NW
Watertown, SD57201
605-882-6898 - Phone
877-917-7547 x 6898
605-880-8008 - Cell