Collaborating Physician (50-State Licensed)

Join Knownwell's National Virtual Care Team

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.

We are excited to build our National Virtual Care team with an experienced Physician who is passionate about obesity medicine and metabolic health. Reporting to our National Medical Director, you will deliver comprehensive, weight-inclusive care to patients managing obesity and related metabolic conditions, while also serving as physician collaborator for advanced practice clinicians. Open to W-2 and 1099 structures, with flexible hours and FTE.

Position: Remote

Schedule: Monday-Friday with flexible scheduling

EMR: Athena

On-Call: Phone call only, in a rotation every 7-8 weeks for a week at a time. 24/7/365. First line nurse led call service over nights and weekends

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based obesity-focused medical care to patients
• Provide clinical mentorship, collaboration, and physician oversight to APCs practicing in the National Virtual Care market
• See patients within Knownwell's National Virtual Care market, with a particular focus on supporting care delivery in physician-only states
• Maintain active medical licensure in multiple states; 50-state licensure strongly preferred; consideration will be given to broadly licensed multi-state physicians willing to obtain 50-state licensure
• Develop and implement individualized, patient-centered treatment plans integrating pharmacotherapy, lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and behavioral health approaches
• Collaborate with 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

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO degree with successful completion of residency training in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a related specialty
• Unrestricted medical licenses in many states; preference given to those with 50-state licensure
• DEA registration
• Strong experience, interest, and commitment to obesity medicine and metabolic health
• 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 telehealth models
• Experience with and interest in APC collaboration and supervision
• Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus

Pay & Perks:

• Fully remote 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.