Physician

Responsibilities

• Serves adults for metabolic health and obesity medicine.
• Might share a panel with MD/DO and other APCs in local in-clinic practices.
• May see pediatric patients ages 12+ for metabolic health only, based on training, licensure, and competency.
• Delivers hybrid care, combining in-person and remote patient care.
• Uses audio and visual technology for remote patient examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Embodies knownwell's mission and values of patient inclusivity.
• Collaborates with the broader care team to ensure patient support.
• Documents accurately for billing purposes, including reviewing remote patient monitoring data.
• Communicates with patients via the portal for questions and concerns.
• Ensures patient panels are open to individuals regardless of their health status and comorbidities.
• Encourages patients and tailors care to their unique health journeys.
• Provides an environment free from judgment and encourages patients to reach their goals.
• Escalates concerns to the dedicated site leadership team.
• Provides clinical guidance to advanced practice clinicians, medical assistants, and nursing teams.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited medical school.
• An active, unrestricted license to practice in Illinois, or willingness to obtain.
• Board certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine.
• Preferred certification with American Board of Obesity Medicine.
• Valid DEA with no restrictions and prescribing authority (per state practice regulation).
• BLS certification current.
• 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.
• Willingness to supervise Advanced Practice Clinicians as deemed necessary and appropriate by the practice.
• Abides by state-specific rules and regulations as a collaborative physician.
• Experience networking and promoting self and the practice through individual and group outreach campaigns.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedicated to staying current with the latest developments in primary care and obesity medicine.
• Believes in inclusive, compassionate care and shared decision-making with patients.
• Honors patients' goals for their health and partners with them to help them achieve those goals.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to make patients feel at ease – without judgment and without shame.
• Willing and excited to try new technologies that are both patient and provider-oriented.
• Excited to work with a collaborative team of physicians, APCs, registered dietitians, medical assistants, health coaches, and other staff.