Nocturnist GI Hospitalist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Full-Time Nocturnist Gastroenterology Hospitalist

Location: Arlington, VA (DC Metro / DMV Area)

Our organization is in search of a Board-Certified Gastroenterology Hospitalist to become part of our expanding, patient-focused program at our primary hospital facility in Arlington, Virginia, a prominent medical center in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. This role is perfect for Gastroenterologists looking for a specialized overnight inpatient position, delivering high-level GI care while maintaining a balanced work schedule.

Opportunity Highlights

• Full-time nocturnist role within a well-respected, award-winning healthcare system.
• Dedicated inpatient GI hospitalist position concentrating on consultations, urgent procedures, and acute care management.
• Hospital-based practice at our main campus in Arlington, VA.
• Access to advanced endoscopy and procedural resources.
• Collaborative atmosphere with hospitalists, intensivists, and various subspecialists.
• Robust administrative and operational support.
• Focus on clinical excellence, efficiency, and patient-centered care.

Schedule

• 7-on / 7-off block schedule.
• Weekday shift hours: 5:00 PM - 7:00 AM (on-call, available for urgent procedures or in-house consultations).
• Weekend shift hours: 5:00 PM Friday - 7:00 AM Monday (on-call, covering inpatient consultations and procedures).

Position Responsibilities

• Deliver overnight inpatient gastroenterology services.
• Manage acute GI conditions and other urgent/emergent cases.
• Work closely with Emergency Medicine, ICU, and Hospitalist teams.
• Ensure prompt documentation and structured handoff to daytime GI physicians.
• Engage in quality improvement, compliance, and risk management initiatives.
• Support our mission to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical institution.
• Completion of a Gastroenterology fellowship.
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Experience in inpatient GI and endoscopy is preferred (new graduates with strong training are encouraged to apply).
• Eligible for or licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.

Why Join Us?

• Ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek for four consecutive years.
• Recognized as a 2023 Best Cancer Hospital, one of the few in the DC metro area.
• Recipient of multiple Women's Choice Awards across eight clinical specialties.
• Acknowledged for Best Hospital for Billing Ethics by Money Magazine and The Leapfrog Group.
• Official healthcare partner of a major sports team.

Live & Work in Arlington, VA

Located just a short distance from Washington, DC, Arlington offers a perfect mix of urban convenience and neighborhood charm:

• Close proximity to DC, Alexandria, Tysons, and surrounding Northern Virginia areas.
• Easy access to Metro, major highways, and Reagan National Airport (DCA).
• Walkable neighborhoods with vibrant dining and cultural attractions.
• Highly rated schools and a variety of housing options.

Whether you prefer the excitement of city life or the tranquility of nearby suburban areas, Arlington provides an outstanding environment for both your career and lifestyle.

Take the Next Step

If you are a Gastroenterologist looking for a nocturnist hospitalist opportunity in the Northern VA/DC region, we invite you to apply.