Thoracic Surgical Oncologist - Virtua Thoracic Surgery at Virta Health

Marlton, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Board-certified in thoracic surgery
  • Fellowship-trained in thoracic surgery
  • Minimum of three years of experience in thoracic surgery
  • Strong expertise in minimally invasive techniques, including robotic-assisted surgery
  • Comprehensive background in treating both malignant and benign thoracic diseases (pulmonary, esophageal, mediastinal, and chest wall conditions)
  • Focused interest in expanding the malignant foregut program (highly desirable)

Responsibilities

  • Join the dynamic and growing thoracic surgery team at Virtua Health
  • Treat the full spectrum of pulmonary, esophageal, mediastinal, and chest wall conditions
  • Contribute to ongoing clinical excellence and program development in a collaborative environment
  • Participate in the Integrated Penn Medicine/Virtua Cancer Program
  • Leverage advanced technologies such as da Vinci Xi robotic surgical platform, Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy, and integrated interventional pulmonary services
  • Contribute to the Society of Thoracic Surgery (STS) General Thoracic Surgery Database
  • Work within the Comprehensive Lung Program, including Lung Cancer Screening, Lung Nodule, and Smoking Cessation Programs

Skills

Thoracic Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Board Certified
Fellowship Trained

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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