Nocturnist Physician - Gastroenterology

Position Title Nocturnist Physician - Gastroenterology Job Description Summary Position: Full-Time Nocturnist Gastroenterology Location: Arlington, VA (DC Metro / DMV Area) VHC Health is seeking a Board-Certified Nocturnist Gastroenterologist 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 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. Job Description Purpose & Scope:   The physician is a member of the healthcare team who works in collaboration with other staff to provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients. The scope of practice of each physician is defined through the health system’s credentialing and privileging committee. The Physician supports objectives, budget, and performance metrics at the individual level.Supports all medical activities at the individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.The role of a physician is to provide quality clinical care to those individuals who have chosen VHC Health in a timely manner to meet the needs of our patients.  Education:   Doctorate from accredited medical school is required. Experience: One year of medical/surgical experience is required. Certifications/Licensure: Licensed to Practice Medicine by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required. Awards & Recognition: Received a  ‘High Performing' designation  in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 list of maternity hospitals across the United States. This survey was based on factors most important to parents when choosing the hospital to deliver their baby. Received a  top ranking in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals  list for 2023-2024. The report ranked hospitals in 15 adult specialties as well as national and regional rankings. VHC Health is proud to be ranked second in Northern Virginia, 4th in the Washington, DC metro region, and 5th in the Commonwealth of Virginia, out of 121 hospitals ranked Received an  “A” grade in the spring of 2024 in the Leapfrog Group’s ranking for hospitals.  The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade gives 3,000 “general acute-care hospitals” a grade based on certain measures surrounding patient safety. VHC Health ranked as one of the  top hospitals in the region , according to the prestigious annual rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. VHC Health tied for fourth place alongside George Washington University Hospital and Johns Hopkins Medicine-Sibley Memorial Hospital. VHC Health’s Outpatient Pavilion Parking Garage has been awarded the prestigious  International Parking and Mobility Institute (IPMI) 2024 Apex Award for Stand-Alone Facility Design . VHC Health ranks as  Best-in-State for 2024 in Virginia by Newsweek . The first ranking of its kind, this survey ranked the leading hospitals in the United States based on four data sources. VHC Health ranked as #5 in Virginia and was in the top three in the Washington, DC, metro region. VHC Health received  5 stars (the highest) in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service’s Quality rating . We were o