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VHC Health lists this Nocturnist Physician - Gastroenterology opportunity in arlington, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
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 atop ranking in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for . 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 thetop 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 prestigiousInternational Parking and Mobility Institute (IPMI) 2024 Apex Award for Stand-Alone Facility Design .
VHC Health ranks asBest-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 received5 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 Virginiarenewed 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 receivedAccreditation with Commendation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer Accreditation. This recognition demonstrates VHC Health’s dedication to providing our community with the highest quality cancer care
OUR COMMUNITY
Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you can have it all: a lucrative job at a forward-thinking company – plus access to the country’s greatest historical sites, a bustling café culture, active nightlife and concert going, a thriving wine region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season climate with year‑round kayaking, biking, and hiking. We offer some of the best public and private schools in the nation and access to 60 colleges and universities. In fact, we are the most educated region in the country. Here, there are no compromises. NOVA is one of the best places to live and work in the country.
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Worksite address
arlington, VA, 22201, US
Who can apply
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