Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Online Specialty MedicalIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: (Salary not provided in the text)

Virta is an online specialty medical clinic focused on reversing type 2 diabetes and obesity. They utilize nutritional biochemistry, data science, and digital tools to provide a team-based care model through a telemedicine platform. They are expanding their reach to patients with pre-diabetes and obesity. This role is for Registered Nurses experienced with weight loss and GLP-1 medications to help launch a new service assisting patients with their weight loss goals.

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Experience with weight loss and GLP-1 medications
  • Experience with diabetes and obesity care
  • Innovator’s spirit and willingness to problem-solve
  • Experience in a non-traditional healthcare setting (e.g., health tech) is essential

Responsibilities

  • Manage the prescriptions of a panel of patients seeking to reverse their obesity in collaboration with the patient’s Virta medical provider.
  • Educate patients about Virta and Virta’s treatment approach, setting them up for clinical success.
  • Use motivational interviewing techniques to help patients progress in their weight management journey.
  • Support patients on their obesity reversal journey, utilizing nutritional change, medication, or both, with a commitment to Virta’s nutrition-first approach.
  • Collaborate closely with clinical and technology teams to build out the new service line.
  • Provide clinical support for providers (MDs and NPs), including panel management, triage calls, medication entry, and diabetes education.
  • Embrace a MVP (minimal viable product) approach to clinical program development.
  • Commitment to providing care of the highest quality and an exceptional patient experience.

Application Instructions

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Company Information

  • Company: Virta
  • Industry: Online Specialty Medical Clinic
  • Mission: Reverses type 2 diabetes and obesity safely and sustainably.
  • Service Delivery: Telemedicine platform
  • Reach: Patients in all 50 states

Skills

RN license
Weight loss
GLP-1 medications
Diabetes care
Obesity care
Motivational interviewing
Nutritional counseling
Medication management
Telemedicine
Collaboration with clinical and tech teams

Virta Health

Reverses type 2 diabetes through personalized care

About Virta Health

Virta Health focuses on reversing type 2 diabetes through a combination of personalized nutrition, continuous remote care, and behavioral science. Their treatment is designed for individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, healthcare providers, and enterprise partners like employers and health plans. Unlike many competitors, Virta Health operates on a performance-based model, meaning they only receive payment if they achieve successful outcomes for their patients. This aligns their financial incentives with patient health improvements. The company's goal is to reverse type 2 diabetes in 100 million people, making their approach not just about managing diabetes but actively working towards its reversal.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$362.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote-first work environment
Flexible work hours & time off policy
Health insurance
Paid parental leave
Free Virta treatment & family discount
Internet, home office, learning & development stipends
Employee resource groups
401K & ROTH contribution

Risks

Increased competition in diabetes reversal could threaten Virta's market share.
Rising popularity of GLP-1 medications may divert clients from Virta's approach.
Regulatory changes in GLP-1 prescriptions could impact Virta's business model.

Differentiation

Virta Health offers a medication-free approach to reversing type 2 diabetes.
Their performance-based model aligns financial incentives with patient outcomes.
Virta's continuous remote care platform provides personalized nutrition and behavioral support.

Upsides

Virta Health has achieved over $100M in annualized revenue with sustainable weight loss solutions.
Partnerships with major payers like U-Haul enhance Virta's market reach and credibility.
Growing skepticism about GLP-1 medications boosts demand for Virta's alternative treatments.

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