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Posted 30 July, 2026

PRN Nocturnist GI Hospitalist

VHC Health
Arlington, VA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Position Overview

Title: PRN 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 particularly suited for Gastroenterologists eager to deliver high-acuity GI care within a nocturnal inpatient call framework, offering a flexible schedule.

Opportunity Highlights
  • PRN 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 Hospital Campus in Arlington, VA
  • Access to advanced endoscopy and procedural support
  • Collaborative atmosphere with hospitalists, intensivists, and subspecialists
  • Robust administrative and operational backing
  • Focus on clinical excellence, efficiency, and patient-centered care
Available Shifts
  • Weekday Shift: 5:00 PM - 7:00 AM (on-call, available for urgent procedures or in-house consultations)
  • Weekend Shift: 5:00 PM Friday - 7:00 AM Monday (on-call coverage, managing 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
  • Support our organization's 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?
  • Recognized among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 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 sports team
Living and Working in Arlington, VA

Situated 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 amenities
  • Highly rated schools and diverse housing options

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

Next Steps

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

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary, our organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility), along with additional wellness and retirement benefits aimed at supporting our employees and their families.

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

The stated compensation range is a good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly rate or annual salary for this role, assuming a 1.0 FTE status. Actual compensation will be influenced by specialty, education, training, skills, experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. Compensation is not considered earned until vested and determined according to 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 organization's discretion, in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered 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.

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