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The Health Professional Recruitment Incentive Program is intended to assist in the recruitment of health professionals to South Dakota communities. The program provides $5,000 directly to each health professional who has entered into a contract and completed a two-year service obligation. The individual must provide full-time services at an eligible employing facility in South Dakota.
Eligible occupations |
Eligible facilities |
| Dietitian or Nutritionist | South Dakota licensed: |
| Nurse (LPN or RN) | Hospitals |
| Occupational therapist | Nursing homes |
| Respiratory therapist | Federal certified home health agencies |
| Laboratory technologist | Licensed inpatient chemical dependency facilities |
| Pharmacist | Intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded |
| Physical therapist | Adjustment training centers |
| Paramedic | Community mental health centers |
| Medical technologist | ESRD facilities |
| Radiologic technologist | Community health centers |
Please go to the FAQ page for details about the program. Download the application using ADOBE. (Note: This form can be filled electronically, printed, then returned manually via fax or postal mail. A signature is required. Therefore, applications cannot be sent via email. Form fillers using Adobe Reader will not be able to save an electronic copy of the form containing data.)
Applications must be submitted by the employing facility on behalf of health professionals to the South Dakota Office of Rural Health. Applications will be accepted beginning May 1, 2008 through November 30, 2008 or until the 60 slots are filled. If an insufficient number of applications have been received by November 30 the application period will be extended and applications will be selected by lottery.
You can also request an application or more information from the Office of Rural Health, 600 E. Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501; phone 1-800-738-2301 or 605-773-2679.
