Clinical Documentation Improvement Jobs in South Dakota
Clinical Documentation Improvement jobs in South Dakota are open across Rapid City, Sioux Falls, and Aberdeen and other South Dakota metros, with employers like Monument Health, Sanford Health, and Sioux Center Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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PRIMARY LOCATION
Rapid City, SD USA
DEPARTMENT
RCH Respiratory Care
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
STARTING PAY RATE RANGE
$33.60 - $42.00
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
JOB SUMMARY
The Respiratory Care Clinical Quality Educator has the overall responsibility for the educational development and growth of the Respiratory Care Department and all patient populations served by the department. The Clinical Quality Educator is responsible for developing and implementing clinical education programs focused on three key performance areas: clinical competencies, new hire orientation, and associated quality improvements. The Clinical Quality Educator will coordinate and personally provide education to new and current staff as well as students to enhance the optimum skill mix and performance of the department. The Clinical Quality Educator will maintain and or learn new skills by working approximately 15% of total hours in clinical practice. Performs other duties as assigned for the optimum performance of the department. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
JOB DESCRIPTION
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform and demonstrate clinical competence in all acute patient care areas; work clinical shifts up to 50% of total hours and more frequently when education obligations are fulfilled.
- Coordinate and provide orientation to new graduates and caregivers; cross-train current caregivers to specialty areas; and educate other disciplines upon request.
- Responsible for standardized orientation procedures; documents staff performance on appropriate checklists; and reports progress to respiratory care leadership team.
- Frequent daily interaction through rounding and observation of clinical staff performance to identify performance improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate annual competencies for each staff position and manage required education programs.
- Maintains Educational Files on all staff.
- Collaborate with directors and physicians to identify, research, analyze, and recommend new services/protocols/policies that will enhance the quality of respiratory care services delivered.
- Develop and implement clinical education programs/presentations for current and new respiratory practice.
- Serves as a department and/or specialty care area representative on committees or task forces relating to area of expertise as applicable. Serves as a consultant/liaison to Healthcare team members, patients, families and community.
- Designs and implements data collection tools, metric boards and provides reports for all monitoring and evaluation activities for the department. Conducts clinical quality audits and provides coaching/feedback as needed in a professional manner to caregivers. Conducts time reviews of electronic medical records for standards. Investigations include research, analysis and preparation of written and verbal case summaries with recommendations for further actions. Ability to organize and maintain current investigation information.
- Maintains current knowledge of industry trends, evidence based practice, and performance improvement. Maintains a global perspective of the changing Healthcare environment, at the unit, hospital, local, and national level.
- All other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Education – Associate of Sciences (AS) degree in Respiratory Care
Experience – 3+ years of Acute Respiratory Therapist Experience
Certifications – Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) – South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) – Within 60 days of hire or transfer
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification – American Heart Association (AHA); – Required for caregiver assigned to Adult Specialty Educator role
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Course – American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Healthcare Provider Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) – Required for caregiver assigned to Pediatric/Neonatal Specialty Educator role
Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.
PREFERRED:
Education – Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Health related field
Experience – 1+ years of charge therapist/Respiratory Clinical Specialist Experience
Certification – Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Adult Critical Care Specialty (AACS) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Physical Requirements:
Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
JOB CATEGORY
Rehabilitation
JOB FAMILY
Respiratory Therapy
SHIFT
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular
10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Rapid City, SD USA
DEPARTMENT
RCH Respiratory Care
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
STARTING PAY RATE RANGE
$33.60 - $42.00
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
JOB SUMMARY
The Respiratory Care Clinical Quality Educator has the overall responsibility for the educational development and growth of the Respiratory Care Department and all patient populations served by the department. The Clinical Quality Educator is responsible for developing and implementing clinical education programs focused on three key performance areas: clinical competencies, new hire orientation, and associated quality improvements. The Clinical Quality Educator will coordinate and personally provide education to new and current staff as well as students to enhance the optimum skill mix and performance of the department. The Clinical Quality Educator will maintain and or learn new skills by working approximately 15% of total hours in clinical practice. Performs other duties as assigned for the optimum performance of the department. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
JOB DESCRIPTION
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform and demonstrate clinical competence in all acute patient care areas; work clinical shifts up to 50% of total hours and more frequently when education obligations are fulfilled.
- Coordinate and provide orientation to new graduates and caregivers; cross-train current caregivers to specialty areas; and educate other disciplines upon request.
- Responsible for standardized orientation procedures; documents staff performance on appropriate checklists; and reports progress to respiratory care leadership team.
- Frequent daily interaction through rounding and observation of clinical staff performance to identify performance improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate annual competencies for each staff position and manage required education programs.
- Maintains Educational Files on all staff.
- Collaborate with directors and physicians to identify, research, analyze, and recommend new services/protocols/policies that will enhance the quality of respiratory care services delivered.
- Develop and implement clinical education programs/presentations for current and new respiratory practice.
- Serves as a department and/or specialty care area representative on committees or task forces relating to area of expertise as applicable. Serves as a consultant/liaison to Healthcare team members, patients, families and community.
- Designs and implements data collection tools, metric boards and provides reports for all monitoring and evaluation activities for the department. Conducts clinical quality audits and provides coaching/feedback as needed in a professional manner to caregivers. Conducts time reviews of electronic medical records for standards. Investigations include research, analysis and preparation of written and verbal case summaries with recommendations for further actions. Ability to organize and maintain current investigation information.
- Maintains current knowledge of industry trends, evidence based practice, and performance improvement. Maintains a global perspective of the changing Healthcare environment, at the unit, hospital, local, and national level.
- All other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Education – Associate of Sciences (AS) degree in Respiratory Care
Experience – 3+ years of Acute Respiratory Therapist Experience
Certifications – Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) – South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) – Within 60 days of hire or transfer
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification – American Heart Association (AHA); – Required for caregiver assigned to Adult Specialty Educator role
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Course – American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Healthcare Provider Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) – Required for caregiver assigned to Pediatric/Neonatal Specialty Educator role
Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.
PREFERRED:
Education – Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Health related field
Experience – 1+ years of charge therapist/Respiratory Clinical Specialist Experience
Certification – Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Adult Critical Care Specialty (AACS) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Physical Requirements:
Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
JOB CATEGORY
Rehabilitation
JOB FAMILY
Respiratory Therapy
SHIFT
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular
10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Clinical Documentation Improvement Job Market in South Dakota
A snapshot from current South Dakota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Monument Health30
- Sanford Health28
- Sioux Center Health15
- Sanford Bismarck5
- NVA4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services80
- Non-Profit & Social Services5
- Animal Care & Pet Services4
- Agriculture & Farming3
- Science & Research1
What South Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical documentation improvement jobs across South Dakota.
- CDIP or CCDS certification, or active pursuit of one
- Minimum three to five years of clinical coding or nursing experience in an acute-care setting
- Proficiency with CDI software platforms such as 3M 360 Encompass or Optum CAC
- Strong working knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines and MS-DRG methodology
- Demonstrated ability to write compliant, non-leading physician queries
- Familiarity with quality metrics including PSI, HAC, and mortality indicators
Clinical Documentation Improvement Jobs in South Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical documentation improvement jobs are there in South Dakota?
There are 90+ clinical documentation improvement openings in South Dakota on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Rapid City, Sioux Falls, and Aberdeen. New positions post regularly as employers across South Dakota hire.
Which South Dakota cities have the most clinical documentation improvement jobs?
Rapid City, Sioux Falls, and Aberdeen have the most clinical documentation improvement openings in South Dakota right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire clinical documentation improvements in South Dakota?
Employers hiring clinical documentation improvements in South Dakota include Monument Health, Sanford Health, and Sioux Center Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote clinical documentation improvement jobs in South Dakota?
Yes. About 0% of clinical documentation improvement openings tied to South Dakota are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in South Dakota metros.
How do I apply for clinical documentation improvement jobs in South Dakota?
You can apply to clinical documentation improvement jobs in South Dakota directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred South Dakota location, then apply to each one that fits.
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