United States Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Black Hills Health Care System

Careers

Prescribe for yourself a change of pace.

Canoeing on Sylvan Lake. photo courtesy South Dakota Dept. of Tourism

Hiking the Needles photo courtesy South Dakota Dept. of Tourism    

Powwow Dancers photo courtesy South Dakota Dept. of Tourism

Biking the Mikelson Trail. photo courtesy South Dakota Dept. of Tourism  

Bison at wind cave national park. photo courtesy B. Savage

Historic Deadwood. photo courtesy South Dakota Dept. of Tourism

Mt. Rushmore. photo courtesy South Dakota Dept. of Tourism
Live, work & play where others go for vacation. In the state that’s listed as:
  • One of the Most Livable States in the Country

  • One of the Safest States in the Nation

  • Very Low Crime Index

  • Low Cost of Living Index

  • No State Income Tax

  • Home to one of GORP.com’s Top Ten Scenic Drives

  • Home to one of GORP.com’s Top Ten National Forests

  • One of the Top Ten places to Snowmobile

  • Home to one of Outdoor Life’s Top Cities for Outdoor Enthusiasts

  • Home of the legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Come. Live, work & play in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Here you’ll find stunning landscapes such as Harney Peak, Bear Butte, the Badlands, Sylvan Lake, the Needles Highway and more. 

Rich history, from Mammoths to Prehistoric Civilizations to Wild Bill Hickok, Crazy Horse...and beyond.

Where wildlife abounds, sometimes in your own backyard. Where rush hour may mean waiting for elk to cross the road. Where you live and work in a rural small town setting.

A place of year round outdoor recreation of all kinds. Hiking, fishing, rock climbing, canoeing, waterskiing, golf, snowmobiling, hunting, bicycling, sightseeing, camping, cross country skiing, spelunking, horseback riding, sailing, rock hounding, swimming, rock climbing, motorcycling, star gazing, and more.

Where local and national theatre groups perform, movies are filmed, national powwow competitions are held, international dance troupes take the stage, symphony orchestras and concert bands play, concerts happen. Where Native and traditional art galleries and antique shops are in almost every town. Where you can see auto races, college sports, semi-pro hockey, and some of the best in rodeo.

Live, work & play where you can be a hero to a hero.

Work at VA Black Hills Health Care, where we’ve been caring for America’s Heroes for over 100 years.

Employee Benefits

A description of employee benefits is available on the US Office of Personnel Management Employment and Benefits page*. Please note that benefits may differ for professional clinical occupations including physicians and registered nurses.

    

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Medical Professionals:
Need Additional Information about working for VA Black Hills Health Care System? Give us a call:

Health Occupations Recruiter:
605.720.7487

LPN Recruiter:
605.720.7281

All Other Positions:
605.720.7090 – Fort Meade
605.745.2018 – Hot Springs

Forms

pdf document Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference
(SF-15)*
pdf document Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306)*
pdf document Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists and Chiropractors
(10-2850)
pdf document Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists
(10-2850a)
pdf document Application for Associated Health Occupations (10-2850c)
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Learn More About Our Area

Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce:  www.hotsprings-sd.com*

Rapid City Chamber of Commerce:  www.rapidcitychamber.com*

Sturgis Chamber of Commerce:
www.sturgis-sd.org*

Spearfish Chamber of Commerce:  www.spearfishchamber.org*

Deadwood Chamber of Commerce:  www.deadwood.org*

Rapid City Economic Development:  www.rapiddevelopment.com*

South Dakota Department of Tourism: 
www.travelsd.com*

All Black Hills
www.allblackhills.com*

*External Link Disclaimer: By clicking on these links, you will leave the Department of Veterans Affairs website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked website.