Nocturnist GI Hospitalist

VHC Health - Nocturnist GI Hospitalist

Position: Full-Time Nocturnist Gastroenterology Hospitalist
Location: Arlington, VA (DC Metro / DMV Area)

VHC Health is seeking a Board-Certified GI Hospitalist to join our growing, patient-centered program at our main hospital campus in Arlington, Virginia-a 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 hospitalist 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 Hospital-one 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.

Take the Next Step

If you are a Gastroenterologist seeking a Nocturnist Hospitalist opportunity in the Northern VA/DC area, we welcome your application.

Contact:
Joshua Forwood
Physician Recruiter - VHC Health
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At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

Compensation Range: $250,000.00 - $552,240.00 annually

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position-whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate-is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.

The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.