Physician

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based medical care to patients with obesity and obesity-related metabolic conditions, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and related comorbidities
• Deliver longitudinal primary care services to a panel of patients across both in-clinic and virtual care settings
• Develop and implement individualized, patient-centered treatment plans integrating pharmacotherapy, lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and behavioral health approaches
• Collaborate with advanced practice clinicians (APCs), registered dietitians, and behavioral health providers to support a team-based model of care
• Partner with the National Medical Director and clinical leadership to uphold and advance clinical quality standards and care protocols
• Contribute to a weight-inclusive, non-stigmatizing care culture consistent with knownwell's mission and values
• Participate in ongoing clinical education, quality improvement initiatives, and team meetings

Requirements

• MD or DO degree with successful completion of residency training in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a related primary care specialty
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of New York (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Strong interest in and commitment to obesity medicine and metabolic health
• Experience managing patients with chronic cardiometabolic conditions in a primary care or outpatient setting
• Dedication to weight-inclusive, evidence-based, and patient-centered care
• Preferred Board certification or active candidacy in Obesity Medicine (ABOM)
• Experience with anti-obesity medications (AOMs) including GLP-1 receptor agonists and combination pharmacotherapy
• Comfort working in hybrid care models (in-person and telehealth)
• Experience with or interest in APC collaboration and supervision

Qualifications

• Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus

Skills

• Weight-inclusive, evidence-based, and patient-centered care
• Collaborative team approach
• Compassionate communication
• Pharmacotherapy and lifestyle medicine expertise
• Behavioral health integration
• Telehealth and hybrid care model proficiency

Benefits

• 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

Pay & Perks

• Hybrid Opportunity
• Pay commensurate with experience

Schedule

Monday-Friday; patient care hours 8:00am - 5:00pm

Location

Clinic location: Midtown East, Manhattan

EMR

Athena

On-call

Phone call only, in a rotation every 7-8 weeks for a week at a time. 24/7/365 physician back up.