Full-Time

Weightloss/GLP1 Nurse

Posted on 6/28/2024

Virta Health

Virta Health

501-1,000 employees

Reverses type 2 diabetes through personalized care

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$38 - $43Hourly

Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • Minimum of two years experience working with diabetes or weight loss patients in a clinical setting
  • Interest and knowledge of weight loss, diabetes care, diabetes education, diabetes prevention, and low carbohydrate nutrition.
  • Training and experience with health coaching or motivational interviewing.
  • Active RN license with at least three years of clinical experience working with patients with type 2 diabetes. CDE/CDCES licensure preferred but not required.
  • At least one year of experience working with patients who are taking GLP-1 agonists.
  • Active RN license in, and resident of, a Nursing Licensure Compact state.
  • Associate or Bachelor's RN Nursing degree from an accredited school or university.
  • Eligible to be licensed in every U.S. state.
  • Interest and aptitude for working with a growth stage, tech-enabled healthcare organization.
  • Occasional (2-3x/yr) travel to team and company events.
  • An outstanding bedside manner: Patients trust you and feel supported and empowered by your presence on the phone/video and your communication.
  • Team player: You work well with others, put your team first, and contribute toward the betterment of the Virta clinical team.
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 and help them prepare for their nutritional and behavioral journey with Virta, setting them up for clinical success.
  • Use motivational interviewing techniques to help patients progress in their weight management journey.
  • Supporting patients on their obesity reversal journey, whether it involves nutritional change, medication or both, but with a firm understanding and commitment to Virta’s nutrition-first approach to weight loss.
  • Collaborate closely with our clinical and technology teams to help us build out this new service line. We are committed to providing our patients with an evidence-based, highly-effective clinical program.
  • Embrace a MVP (minimal viable product) approach to clinical program development.
  • As time allows, provide clinical support for our team of providers (MDs and NPs). Responsibilities include panel management, triage calls with patients, medication entry, and diabetes education regarding medication administration, sliding scale insulin, carb counting, etc
  • Commitment to providing care of the highest quality that delivers an exceptional experience for the patient
  • As time allows, conduct 20-minute clinical intake visits with prospective patients via video and/or phone. Intakes include verifying and documenting a clinical history, verifying medications, answering basic questions about Virta treatment, and identifying and flagging concerning history or labs for provider review.

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.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$362.8M

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

29%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Virta Health's recent peer-reviewed study demonstrates sustained weight loss after discontinuation of GLP-1s, highlighting the effectiveness of their approach.
  • Partnerships with major health plans and employers, such as U-Haul and Blue Shield of California, validate Virta's value-based payment model and clinical results.
  • The company's rapid growth and successful funding rounds, including a $45 million Series B, indicate strong market confidence and potential for expansion.

What critics are saying

  • The reliance on performance-based contracts means that Virta's revenue is directly tied to patient outcomes, which can be unpredictable.
  • The competitive landscape in digital health and diabetes management is intense, with numerous players vying for market share.

What makes Virta Health unique

  • Virta Health's performance-based model, where they only get paid if they achieve successful outcomes, sets them apart from traditional healthcare providers.
  • Their focus on reversing type 2 diabetes, rather than just managing it, offers a unique value proposition in the healthcare market.
  • The combination of personalized nutrition, continuous remote care, and behavioral science creates a comprehensive and sustainable treatment approach.

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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

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