<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 leadership role is open to licensed Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, PTAs, or COTAs who are ready to step into — or continue in — a department-head capacity. The position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000–$120,000 annually, full benefits, and a genuine opportunity to shape team culture and patient outcomes in a close-knit SNF environment in the Northern Black Hills region.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $90,000–$120,000 annually, commensurate with experience and licensure</li> <li>Full-time, permanent employment with a dedicated leadership role</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>Skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting with a multidisciplinary therapy team (PT, OT, ST, PTA, COTA)</li> <li>Director oversees all daily rehabilitation department operations, including staffing, scheduling, and performance management</li> <li>Responsibility for developing and implementing individualized treatment programs tailored to each resident's goals</li> <li>Active role in interdisciplinary care planning and coordination across the facility</li> <li>Ongoing monitoring of patient outcomes and quality improvement initiatives</li> <li>Accountability for regulatory compliance and documentation standards, including Medicare and rehabilitation regulations</li> <li>Leadership focus on building and sustaining a positive, collaborative, resident-centered team culture</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active licensure as a PT, OT, Speech-Language Pathologist, 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 commitment to quality care and team development</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 in the Northern Black Hills of western South Dakota — a region defined by wide-open landscapes, outdoor recreation, and an unhurried quality of life. The area offers affordable cost of living, access to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Spearfish Canyon, and the Badlands, and is within driving distance of Rapid City for additional amenities, shopping, and a regional airport. For clinicians seeking a leadership role without the congestion of a major metro, Belle Fourche delivers a strong sense of community alongside genuine natural beauty.</p>