The hospitalist position involves direct patient care for patients admitted to the hospital directly to the medicine service. The hospitalist also serves as the Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) during non-administrative day tours. To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: Unit