Nocturnist GI Hospitalist

VHC Health - Nocturnist GI Hospitalist

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

VHC Health is seeking a Board-Certified GI Hospitalist 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.

• Full-time employed nocturnist position within a highly reputable, award-winning health system
• Dedicated inpatient GI hospitalist 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

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

If you are a Gastroenterologist seeking a Nocturnist Hospitalist opportunity in the Northern VA/DC area, we welcome your application.

Contact:
Joshua Forwood
Physician Recruiter - VHC Health
jforwood