Physician

Join Knownwell

Meet knownwell, 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 fundingincluding a $25M round led by CVS Health Ventures with support from a16z Bio + Health, Flare Capital, MassMutual, and Intermountain Ventureswe'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, APCs, 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

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

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.

Why Join Knownwell?

At knownwell, you'll have the opportunity to focus on what you do bestdelivering 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:

• 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

You Have:

• 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)
• DEA registration
• 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
• Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus

Pay & Perks:

Hybrid 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

Knownwell, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Based on current size of the clinic and HIPAA regulation, providers cannot receive care in clinic and provider's household members cannot receive primary care in the clinic.