Advanced Practice Clinician

Join knownwell, a dynamic company changing the way obesity care is delivered. We offer weight management, primary care, nutrition counseling, and health coaching, combining in-clinic and virtual care to support patients where and when they need it. Backed by $50M in funding—including a $25M round led 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.

About the role

As an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) at knownwell, you will work alongside a team of committed physicians, APCs, registered dietitians, registered nurses, and registered pharmacists to provide comprehensive medical care, with a specific focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of obesity and obesity-related conditions in a primary care setting. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives by helping them improve their overall health.

Responsibilities

• Practice exceptional medicine within knownwell, seeing adults for primary care with a focus on metabolic health or metabolic health only.
• Share a patient panel with MD/DO and other APCs.
• Embody the knownwell mission and values of patient inclusivity in care delivery.
• Coordinate with the broader care team to ensure patients receive necessary support.
• Document accurately for billing, including review of remote patient monitoring data.
• Communicate with patients in a timely manner through our portal for pre-screened clinical concerns.
• See adults ages 16+ for metabolic health and primary care, ensuring care is accessible regardless of health status or comorbidities.
• Tailor care to each patient’s unique health journey and aspirations.
• Provide a judgment-free, comfortable environment for patients.
• Offer encouragement as patients work toward their goals.
• Escalate concerns to the site leadership team.
• Provide clinical guidance to medical assistants and nursing teams as assigned.
• Maintain current licensure and certifications.

Requirements

• Master's degree (MSN) and certification by ANCC or AANPCB as a family nurse practitioner, or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies and certification by NCCPA.
• Unrestricted DEA licensure and prescribe authority (per state practice regulation).
• At least 2 years of 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’s clinical education and training plan or pursue OMA APC certification (Obesity Medicine Association).
• Active, unrestricted license to practice in NY, or willingness to obtain.
• Willingness to obtain additional licensures and pursue independent practice if needed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to staying current with developments in primary care and obesity medicine.
• Commitment to inclusive, compassionate, and shared decision-making care.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to make patients feel at ease without judgment.
• Willingness to adopt new patient- and provider-oriented technologies.
• Excitement to work collaboratively with physicians, APCs, registered dietitians, medical assistants, health coaches, and other staff.
• Authorized to work in the United States (visa sponsorship not available).

Schedule

• Monday–Friday with flexible scheduling.
• Minimum 32 patient contact hours (+ 8 hours of administrative time).
• Hybrid model of care (in-clinic and virtual).
• No scheduled evening or weekend responsibilities outside of phone on-call.
• Phone on-call rotation (frequency TBD); low call volume with 24/7/365 physician backup.

Location

Midtown Manhattan (EMR: Athena).

Benefits

• Hybrid work opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with company match.
• Up to 20 days of PTO per year + company holidays.
• Up to 14 weeks of parental leave (12 for non-birthing parents).
• Annual work-from-home stipend for remote employees.