Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is currently looking to add an Otolaryngologist to the active medical staff in Watertown, South Dakota. He/She will be an independent physician, supported by a healthy income guarantee. Call will be 1:2.

The compensation package is very flexible and can be tailored to the individual physician depending on his/her financial needs. Regardless of the type of financial arrangements, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is competitive with similar size markets and with MGMA figures.

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.

Enjoy great hunting, fishing, swimming and camping at our beautiful lakes. Each of the four seasons is celebrated with vibrant, natural color changes.  Lifestyles and activities also change with the colors.  Cool off with a swim in one of our two sparkling lakes on a sunny summer afternoon, hunt wild game in the crisp fall air, cross-country ski in the fresh winter snow while enjoying the frosted treetops, and witness earth's awaking to the sights and sounds of spring thaw.  Regardless of the season, relaxation and enjoyment are yours.

We are home of the popular Terry Redlin Art Center and other talented artists, cultural and historical attractions, unique shops and wonderful hospitality.  Our retail climate draws from Eastern South Dakota and Western Minnesota.

A regional airport provides a direct link to Minneapolis, Minnesota, making travel accomodations simple and convenient.

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System serves seven counties 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.

Prairie Lakes 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 Prairie Lakes Hospital, an 81-bed, non-denominational healthcare facility.

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

Our Medical Campus consists of:  

• An 81- bed acute care hospital (all private rooms
• Prairie Lakes Cancer Center (expanded this fall to accommodate growth, provides both hematology/ oncology and radiation oncology, newly installed tomotherapy unit)
• Newly expanded surgical services area (23 same day surgery bays and 5 spacious operating rooms)
• Medical Office Building (currently is leased to one of the primary care clinics in town and a specialty physician)
• Caring Club House (guest housing to patients, outpatients, and family members of patients receiving care at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System)
• Mallard Pointe Surgical Center (a free-standing day surgery center)