Physician Assistant - Virtua Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - Part-time at Virta Health

Marlton, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Physician Assistant certification/qualification
Strong communication skills
Ability to work well in a team setting
Interest in working inpatient and outpatient with a surgical team
Experience in a surgical specialty, specifically plastic and reconstructive surgery, highly preferred

Responsibilities

Work three days a week (days vary according to need) as first-assist in the operating room for reconstructive cases (90%) and cosmetic cases (10%)
Hold own post-operative clinic weekly
Diagnose and treat patients for general post-operative care, surgical infections, and wound care
Answer and triage clinical phone calls during normal working hours
Perform inpatient rounding
Option to learn cosmetic injectables

Skills

Physician Assistant

Plastic Surgery

Reconstructive Surgery

Surgical Assistance

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Wound Management

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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