Virta Health

TeleHealth Endocrinologist

Remote

$205,000 – $205,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, AI & Machine Learning, Consumer SoftwareIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $205K

Virta is a virtual specialty medical clinic focused on reversing and managing type 2 diabetes, alongside optimizing metabolic health in patients with prediabetes and obesity. We leverage innovations in nutritional intervention, data science, and digital tools, combined with clinical expertise, to shift the diabetes treatment paradigm from management to reversal. Our mission is to reverse diabetes and obesity in 1 Billion people. We are seeking dynamic and dedicated board-certified endocrinologists to join our core clinical team.

Requirements

  • Unrestricted medical license
  • Multiple state licenses are needed and the willingness & ability to obtain additional licenses are required.
  • Living in an IMLC state is desirable but not required.
  • Board certified in endocrinology
  • Experience and competence in diabetes management
  • Outstanding bedside manner & patient service orientation
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Deep interest in the science behind Virta and commitment to Virta’s nutritional approach to diabetes reversal
  • Telemedicine experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide highest quality patient-centered care.
  • Manage your panel of patients through continuous remote care, collaborating with expert health coaches and supported by the rest of our clinicians, including our endocrinology team.
  • Be proactive in ensuring adequate follow-up of patients and their concerns.
  • Share after-hours coverage with our team.
  • All Virta care is delivered remotely, so there is no “in-house” call. Our team rotates weeks of calls, with you covering approximately 1 in 6-8 weeks.
  • Actively participate in the development of new technology and protocols to improve patient care and outcomes.
  • Serve as an endocrinology expert, providing guidance to physicians and nurse practitioners on complex diabetes patients, as needed.
  • Collaborate with our team to raise the level of diabetes, pre-diabetes, and obesity care through consultation, case review, publication, and presentation.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, & health coaches.
  • Have a growth mindset, be flexible and agile in a rapidly growing company.
  • Supervise NP members of the team and contribute to improving quality of care.

Company Information

  • Company: Virta
  • Industry: Virtual Specialty Medical Clinic
  • Mission: To reverse diabetes and obesity in 1 Billion people.
  • Culture: Values-driven, putting people first and taking care of themselves, their peers, and their patients equally.

Application Instructions

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Skills

Endocrinology
Diabetes Management
Telemedicine
Patient Care
Remote Care
Clinical Expertise
Data Science
Nutritional Intervention

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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