Job description
Virta Health is on a mission to transform type 2 diabetes and weight-loss care. Current treatment approaches aren’t working—over half of US adults have either type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, and obesity rates are at an all-time high. Virta is changing this by helping people reverse their metabolic condition through innovations in technology, personalized nutrition, and virtual care delivery reinvented from the ground up. We have raised over $350 million from top-tier investors, and partner with the largest health plans, employers, and government organizations to help their employees and members restore their health and take back their lives. Join us on our mission to reverse diabetes in 100 million people.
The Virta Medical Group is searching for a physician executive to lead its growing team of physicians and nurse practitioners. For nearly a decade, Virta clinicians have successfully managed the diabetes, pre-diabetes, and obesity of patients in all 50 states, improving the metabolic health of tens of thousands. Virta practice focuses on evidence-based nutritional guidelines backed by peer-reviewed evidence, and has recently expanded to include the judicious use of anti-obesity medications. Due to the extraordinary growth of this team, Virta is looking to add talent to its physician management bench.
Reporting to the chief medical officer, the primary responsibility of this role is to lead the team of 50+ physicians and nurse practitioners clinicians and set the Virta Medical Group (VMG) up for success as the team continues to grow.
This leader will develop and mentor existing clinical managers, will scale training and onboarding of new clinicians, manage quality assurance activities and clinician evaluation, and in collaboration with our clinical safety leadership, improve the quality of the care Virta provides to patients at scale. This leader will also manage recruitment of new clinicians and the careful curation and development of a culture of support, clinical excellence, and teamwork.
We are looking for a physician who has at least 10 years of experience directly managing physicians and nurse practitioners in a dynamic, high-accountability environment. This is not a role for an academic division director or department chief, who sets the tone for the organization but leads by consensus. We are looking for a physician who has worked in an organization where she/he has hired, fired, evaluated, and promoted other physicians (and non-physicians). Most likely, this leader comes from a business/corporate role, although we’re open to considering a leadership role in a large private practice or similar organization.
Responsibilities
Lead the Virta Medical Group (VMG), guiding a high-performing team of physicians and nurse practitioners while fostering a culture of clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and collaborative support.
Build culture through empathetic leadership and listening and by example as a compassionate, professional clinician, and translating insights into actions that enhance team engagement, trust, and effectiveness..
Develop and coach clinical managers to strengthen their leadership capabilities, drive team performance, and embed a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing clinical talent to meet the evolving needs of team - owning end-to-end hiring, onboarding, and training processes while continuously raising the bar on clinical excellence.
Implement and manage quality assurance programs, ensuring adherence to best practices and optimizing patient outcomes.
Collaborate with clinical safety leaders to improve care quality at scale, integrating peer-reviewed evidence and clinical metrics.
Manage clinician evaluations, providing feedback, conducting performance reviews, and overseeing hiring, promotion, and termination decisions.
Work cross-functionally with coaching, product, and operations teams to align clinical goals with business objectives.
Represent Virta externally in commercial and academic settings.
Maintain a small patient panel, providing hands-on care for patients with type-II diabetes, pre-diabetes, and obesity.
90 Day Plan
Present a comprehensive plan for clinician recruitment and team expansion.
Implement quality improvement projects based on current clinical outcomes and existing clinical workflows.
Refine training and onboarding processes for new clinicians.
Implement improvements to the performance management process.
Manage a (small!) panel of patients to stay engaged with direct clinical care.
Must-Haves
MD or DO degree with at least one active state medical license.
Board Certified in an ABMS specialty, such as endocrinology, internal medicine, emergency medicine, or family practice.
10+ years in a leadership role, managing physicians and nurse practitioners.
Proven experience in clinical business processes such as hiring, firing, performance management, and quality improvement.
Experience managing clinical and business metrics, including quality, clinical outcomes, and productivity.
Experience in a growth-stage organization or similar environment is preferred.
Strong communication, collaboration, and team-building skills, and a demonstrated record of working cross-functionally to effect change beyond the medical group.
Comfortable managing a small panel of patients with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and obesity.
Values-driven culture
Virta’s company values drive our culture, so you’ll do well if:
You put people first and take care of yourself, your peers, and our patients equally
You have a strong sense of ownership and take initiative while empowering others to do the same
You prioritize positive impact over busy work
You have no ego and understand that everyone has something to bring to the table regardless of experience
You appreciate transparency and promote trust and empowerment through open access of information
You are evidence-based and prioritize data and science over seniority or dogma
You take risks and rapidly iterate
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As part of your duties at Virta, you may come in contact with sensitive patient information that is governed by HIPAA. Throughout your career at Virta, you will be expected to follow Virta’s security and privacy procedures to ensure our patients’ information remains strictly confidential. Security and privacy training will be provided.
As a remote-first company, our team is spread across various locations with office hubs in Denver and San Francisco.
Clinical roles: We currently do not hire in the following states: AK, HI, RI
Corporate roles: We currently do not hire in the following states: AK, AR, DE, HI, ME, MS, NM, OK, SD, VT, WI.
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