<p>A skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Belle Fourche, South Dakota is recruiting a full-time Director of Rehabilitation to lead its therapy department. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a licensed therapist who wants ownership over department operations, staff development, and patient outcomes in a collaborative SNF environment. The $90,000–$120,000 salary range reflects the seniority of the position, and the role comes with a full benefits package including health coverage and retirement. Belle Fourche offers an exceptional quality of life in the northern Black Hills region at a fraction of the cost of larger markets.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range of $90,000–$120,000 annually, commensurate with experience and licensure</li> <li>Full-time, permanent employment with a defined leadership scope</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Paid time off</li> <li>Continuing education support</li> <li>Professional growth and advancement opportunities within the organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Director-level leadership of a multi-disciplinary therapy team in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting</li> <li>Oversight of daily rehabilitation department operations including staffing, scheduling, and performance management</li> <li>Responsibility for developing and implementing individualized patient treatment programs</li> <li>Monitoring of patient outcomes and facility-wide quality improvement initiatives</li> <li>Active participation in interdisciplinary care planning across the SNF care team</li> <li>Accountability for regulatory compliance and documentation standards, including Medicare and rehabilitation regulations</li> <li>Culture-building role focused on fostering a positive, team-oriented environment centered on resident care excellence</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active licensure as a PT, OT, ST, PTA, or COTA — or eligibility for South Dakota state licensure</li> <li>Graduate of an accredited therapy program in the applicable discipline</li> <li>Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a demonstrated commitment to quality patient care</li> <li>Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred</li> <li>Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or inpatient rehabilitation setting preferred</li> <li>Working knowledge of Medicare reimbursement and SNF rehabilitation regulations preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Belle Fourche sits at the geographic center of the nation in the northern Black Hills of South Dakota — a region known for wide-open landscapes, outdoor recreation, and an unhurried pace of life. The area offers easy access to the Black Hills National Forest, Devils Tower National Monument, and Mount Rushmore, making it a natural draw for clinicians who value hiking, hunting, fishing, and year-round outdoor activity. Cost of living is well below national averages, and the community provides a tight-knit, family-friendly environment with strong schools and a genuine sense of place.</p>