Physician

About this role

👋 Meet knownwell https://www.knownwell.co/, weight-inclusive healthcare for all. Join a dynamic company that is changing the way obesity care is delivered. We offer weight management, primary care, nutrition counseling, and health coaching. Our care model combines in-clinic and virtual care to bring support to patients where and when they need it.

Backed by $50M in funding—including a $25M round https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/hlth25-cvs-health-ventures-backs-knownwells-25m-round-scale-iobesity-care-modelled by CVS Health Ventures with support from a16z Bio + Health, Flare Capital, MassMutual, and Intermountain Ventures—we’re scaling fast and expanding access to evidence-based obesity care nationwide.

As a Physician (MD/DO) at knownwell, you will work alongside a team of committed physicians, APC’s, registered dietitians, registered nurses, registered pharmacist clinicians, and health coaches to provide

comprehensive medical care, with a specific focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of obesity and obesity related conditions as appropriate in a primary care setting. This position offers an

opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients by helping them improve their overall health.

Position: Hybrid, on-site and remote.

Location: 460 Quail Ridge Dr, Westmont, IL 60559

Schedule: Part-time or Full-time Monday-Friday with flexible scheduling (mix of patient contact hours plus administrative time)

EMR: Athena

On-Call: Phone call only, in a rotation with initial triage by nurses, for one (1) week at a time. Average call volume < 1 call per week.

Why Join knownwell?

At knownwell, you'll have the opportunity to focus on what you do best—delivering exceptional obesity medicine care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary practice designed specifically for patients living with obesity.

We offer:

- Competitive compensation with productivity incentives

- Comprehensive benefits package

- Hybrid clinical schedule

- Collaborative multidisciplinary care team

- Opportunities for research and clinical innovation

- Leadership support and professional growth

- A mission-driven culture committed to transforming obesity care through compassion, inclusion, and evidence-based medicine

You Will:

- Sees adults for metabolic health and obesity medicine . This may include sharing a panel with MD/DO + other APCs of the local in-clinic practices.

- Hybrid care delivery, remote and in-person patient care.

- Remote care using audio and visual technology to complete patient examinations, evaluation, assessments, diagnoses and treatment plans.

- Embodies the knownwell mission and values of patient inclusivity in how you deliver care.

- Coordinates with the broader care team to ensure the patient has the support they need.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications recommended, but not required.

- Documents as necessary to ensure accurate billing, including review of remote patient monitoring data.

- Communicates with patients in a timely manner through our portal for questions and concerns that have been pre-screened to necessitate a clinician response.

- Ensure your patient panel is open to any individual, regardless of their current health status and comorbidities.

- Listen to the aspirations of the patient and ensure care is tailored to the patient’s unique health journey.

- Provide an environment in which patients feel comfortable and free from judgment.

- Offer exceptional encouragement as patients reach their goals.

- Escalate any concerns to your dedicated site leadership team.

- Provide clinical guidance to advance practice clinicians, medical assistants, and nursing teams as assigned.

You have:

- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required from an accredited medical school.

- You have an active, unrestricted license to practice in Illinois, or willingness to obtain. Willingness to obtain additional licensures if needed based upon business needs.

- Board certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine.

- Certification with American Board of Obesity Medicine recommended but not required.

- Valid DEA required with no restrictions and prescribing authority (per state practice regulation)

- BLS certification current

- Must be willing to participate with research; special consideration will be given to those with research experience

- Minimum of two (2) years of in person clinical experience in an ambulatory care setting, family or internal medicine; experience in chronic condition management and weight management preferred. If no formal training in weight management, willingness to participate in knownwell clinical education and training plan for weight management and/or pursue ABOM certification.

- Willing to supervise Advanced Practice Clinician(s) as deemed necessary and appropriate by the practice. Abide by state specific rules and regulations as a collaborative physician.

- Has experience networking and promoting self and the practice through individual and group outreach campaigns.

- You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- You’re dedicated to staying current with the latest developments in primary care and obesity medicine.

- You believe in inclusive, compassionate care.

- You believe in shared decision making with a patient. You honor the goals a patient has for their health, and you partner with them to help them achieve those goals.

- You have high emotional intelligence and know how to make a patient feel at ease – without judgment and without shame.

- You’re willing and excited to try new technologies that are both patient and provider oriented.

- You are excited to work with a collaborative team of physicians, APC’s, registered dietitians, medical assistants, health coaches, and other staff.

- Must have access to high-speed internet and phone lines.

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