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Posted 24 July, 2026

Nocturnist GI Hospitalist

VHC Health
Arlington, VA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Nocturnist Gastroenterology Hospitalist

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

Our organization is in search of a Board-Certified Gastroenterology Hospitalist to enhance 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 who are interested in 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.

  • Focused inpatient GI hospitalist position emphasizing 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.

  • Commitment to clinical excellence, efficiency, and patient-centered care.

Schedule

  • 7-on / 7-off block schedule.

  • Weekday hours: 5:00 PM - 7:00 AM (on-call, available for urgent procedures or in-house consultations).

  • Weekend 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 timely documentation and effective 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.

  • Preferred experience in inpatient GI and endoscopy (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.

  • Designated 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 local sports team.

Live & Work in Arlington, VA

Situated just minutes 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 suburbs, 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 position in the Northern VA/DC area, we invite you to apply.