Nocturnist Physician - Gastroenterology

Position Title

Nocturnist Physician - Gastroenterology

VHC Health is seeking a Board-Certified Nocturnist Gastroenterologist to join our growing, patient-centered program at our main hospital campus in Arlington, VAa leading medical hub in the Washington, DC metro region.

This opportunity is ideal for Gastroenterologists interested in a dedicated overnight inpatient role, providing high-acuity GI care with a balanced schedule.

Opportunity Highlights

Full-time employed nocturnist position within a highly reputable, award-winning health system

Dedicated inpatient GI role focused on consults, urgent procedures, and acute care management

Hospital-based practice at VHC Health's Main Hospital Campus in Arlington, VA

Access to advanced endoscopy and procedural support

Collaborative environment with hospitalists, intensivists, and subspecialists

Strong administrative and operational support

Emphasis on clinical excellence, efficiency, and patient-centered care

Schedule

7-on / 7-off block schedule

Weekday shift hours: 5:00 PM 7:00 AM call (holding pager, availability for emergent procedures or in-house consults)

Weekend shift hours: 5:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM Monday (call coverage, holding pager, covering inpatient consults and procedures)

Position Responsibilities

Provide clinical overnight inpatient gastroenterology services

Manage acute GI conditions and other urgent/emergent presentations

Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine, ICU, and Hospitalist teams

Ensure timely documentation and structured handoff to daytime GI physicians

Participate in quality improvement, compliance, and risk management initiatives

Support VHC Health's mission to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care

Qualifications

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Completion of Gastroenterology fellowship

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Gastroenterology

Experience with inpatient GI and endoscopy preferred (new graduates with strong training encouraged to apply)

Eligible for or licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professions

Why VHC Health?

Ranked among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals for four consecutive years

Named a 2023 Best Cancer Hospitalone of only a few in the DC metro region

Multiple Women's Choice Awards across eight clinical specialties

Recognized for Best Hospital for Billing Ethics by Money Magazine and The Leapfrog Group

Official healthcare partner of the Washington Commanders

Live & Work in Arlington, VA

Located just minutes from Washington, DC, Arlington offers the ideal blend of urban access and neighborhood livability:

Immediate proximity to DC, Alexandria, Tysons, and surrounding Northern Virginia communities

Easy access to Metro, major highways, and Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Walkable neighborhoods, vibrant dining, and cultural amenities

Highly ranked schools and diverse housing options

Whether you prefer city living or nearby suburban neighborhoods, Arlington provides an exceptional environment for both career and lifestyle.