44:71:01:02.  Eligible health professional defined. For the purposes of this article, the term, eligible health professional, means an individual who:

    (1)  Is licensed in this state as a dietitian, nutritionist, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, occupational therapist, emergency medical technician-paramedic, pharmacist, physical therapist, respiratory care practitioner, speech-language pathologist, dental hygienist, or healthcare social worker, or is a certified medical laboratory professional or certified radiologic technologist;

    (2)  Agrees to provide full-time services within the professional field in an employing eligible rural health care facility for a minimum period of three years; and

    (3)  Has no encumbrance or pending disciplinary action upon the license or certificate at the time of entering into a rural healthcare facility recruitment assistance agreement.

    Source: 39 SDR 9, effective July 30, 2012; 42 SDR 97, effective January 4, 2016; 49 SDR 130, effective July 4, 2023.

    General Authority: SDCL 34-12G-12.

    Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12G-12.