Physician- Gastroenterology

Position Title Physician- Gastroenterology Job Description Summary VHC Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist to join our growing, patient-centered practice, one of the most accessible and dynamic medical hubs in the Washington, DC metro area. This opportunity is ideal for Gastroenterologists living or commuting from Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, or suburban Maryland, offering a strong clinical infrastructure alongside exceptional lifestyle flexibility. Opportunity Highlights · Full-time employed position with a highly reputable, award-winning health system · Established referral base across Tysons, McLean, Arlington, Fairfax County, DC, and Maryland suburbs · Modern practice setting in a premier business and healthcare corridor · Highly collaborative medical staff with strong administrative and operational support · Emphasis on clinical quality, efficiency, and patient experience Position Responsibilities · Deliver comprehensive gastroenterology care in primarily outpatient settings · Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care · Participate in quality improvement, compliance, and risk management initiatives · Support VHC Health’s mission to provide timely, patient-centered GI services Qualifications · MD or DO from an accredited medical school · Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship · One year of GI experience preferred (new graduates 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, reflecting deep community engagement Live & Practice in the Heart of the DMV Tysons, VA offers unmatched connectivity and lifestyle benefits for physicians: · Central access to DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Reston, Bethesda, and Montgomery County · Direct access to I-495, I-66, Route 7, and the Silver Line Metro · Close to DCA, IAD, and BWI airports · Premier shopping, dining, and entertainment at Tysons Corner · Highly ranked schools and family-friendly communities throughout Northern Virginia and nearby Maryland Whether you choose urban living in DC, walkable convenience in Tysons or Arlington, or suburban neighborhoods in Virginia or Maryland, this location supports both professional excellence and personal balance. 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 one of only 381 hospitals nationwide to achieve the prestigious five-star rating. The Commonwealth of Virginia  renewed VHC Health’s 2021 accreditation as a Level II Trauma Center . This underscores the hospital’s commitment to excellence as a community provider of comprehensive medical services and to acutely injured patients. VHC Health’s cancer program received  Accreditation with Commendation  from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer Accreditation. This recognition demonstrates VHC Health’s dedication