<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 collaborative 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>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>Full-time leadership role overseeing daily rehabilitation department operations in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting</li> <li>Direct oversight of a multidisciplinary therapy team including PT, OT, and speech-language pathology staff</li> <li>Responsibility for developing and implementing individualized patient treatment programs</li> <li>Monitoring of patient outcomes and quality improvement initiatives across the rehab department</li> <li>Active participation in interdisciplinary care planning and coordination with nursing and clinical leadership</li> <li>Accountability for regulatory compliance, documentation standards, and Medicare rehabilitation guidelines</li> <li>Staffing, scheduling, and performance management responsibilities for therapy personnel</li> <li>Culture-building role with emphasis on team cohesion, staff development, and resident-centered care</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active licensure as a PT, OT, SLP, 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 patient care</li> <li>Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a therapy setting preferred</li> <li>Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or inpatient rehabilitation environment preferred</li> <li>Working knowledge of Medicare reimbursement and rehabilitation regulatory requirements 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, low cost of living, and an unhurried quality of life that is increasingly difficult to find. The area offers easy access to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Devils Tower, and the Spearfish Canyon scenic byway, making it a natural fit for clinicians who value outdoor recreation and four-season adventure. Rapid City, the region's commercial and medical hub, is approximately an hour's drive south, providing access to a regional airport, specialty retail, and additional cultural amenities while Belle Fourche itself maintains a close-knit, family-friendly community character.</p>