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Medical Director

Medical Director

knownwell • Chicago, IL, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Base Pay Range

$250,000.00 / yr - $300,000.00 / yr

Position Overview

👋 Meet knownwell, weight-inclusive healthcare for all . Join a dynamic company that is changing the way care is delivered for patients with obesity. knownwell is a weight-inclusive healthcare company offering metabolic health services, primary care, nutrition counseling and health coaching services for anyone of any size. Our hybrid model allows for both in-clinic and virtual care to bring support to patients where and when they need it. To learn more about our recent Series B funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz and CVS Ventures, please check out this article.

Position Details

  • Hybrid
  • Schedule : Monday-Friday with flexible scheduling – 20 clinical hours / week, 20 administrative hours / week.
  • EMR : Athena
  • On-Call : Phone call only, in a rotation every 10 weeks for a week at a time. 24 / 7 / 365. First line nurse led call service over nights and weekends
  • Full Time

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
  • Leadership and Administrative Responsibilities (20hrs / week)

  • Monitor and evaluate performance by tracking provider access, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and collaborating with knownwell teammates to ensure sufficient clinic staffing.
  • Representing the rights of both providers and patients to ensure they are all treated with respect and dignity.
  • Support the Regional Senior Medical Director in development or adaptation and implementation of market specific operational procedures and protocols for existing and any new practice(s) to ensure efficient, effective, and safe operations.
  • Provide clinical leadership and support by mentoring and coaching clinical staff, ensuring that they are up to date on the latest medical advancements and practices.
  • Drive clinical initiatives by leading the development and implementation of new clinical programs, policies, and procedures to improve patient care and outcomes.
  • Build relationships with providers and stakeholders by establishing strong relationships with physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
  • Support the development of referral relationships with local healthcare providers, including primary care, specialists, and health system networks.
  • Participate in educational sessions and presentations to local healthcare professionals about the practice's services and benefits.
  • Attend networking events, medical conferences and community health fairs to increase visibility and create referral opportunities.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to create promotional materials and campaigns that highlight the practice's unique offerings and advantages.
  • Clinical Responsibilities (20 patient-facing hrs / week)

  • Practice exceptional medicine within knownwell.
  • See adults ages 16+ for primary care and metabolic health.
  • See pediatric patients ages 12+ for metabolic health only, if appropriately licensed and experienced.
  • Remote patient care dependent upon clinic needs.
  • Remote care using audio and visual technology to complete patient examinations, evaluation, assessments, diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Embodies the knownwell mission and values of patient inclusivity in how you deliver care.
  • Coordinates with the broader care team to ensure the patient has the support they need.
  • Documents as necessary to ensure accurate billing, including review of remote patient monitoring data.
  • Communicates with patients in a timely manner through our portal for questions and concerns that have been pre-screened to necessitate a clinician response.
  • Ensure patients feel known well.
  • Ensure your patient panel is open to any individual, regardless of their current health status and comorbidities.
  • Listen to the aspirations of the patient and ensure care is tailored to the patient’s unique health journey.
  • Provide an environment in which patients feel comfortable and free from judgment.
  • Offer exceptional encouragement as patients reach their goals.
  • Coordinate across the collaborative care team.
  • Escalate any concerns to your dedicated site leadership team.
  • Provide clinical guidance to advance practice clinicians, medical assistants, and nursing teams as assigned.
  • Stay current with licensure and appropriate re-certifications.
  • Willingness to flex clinical or administrative time based upon patient or organizational needs.
  • Requirements

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
  • Board certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine.
  • Certification with American Board of Obesity Medicine recommended but not required.
  • You have an active, unrestricted license to practice in Illinois.
  • Minimum of 5 years of in person or remote clinical experience practicing as a physician outside of residency or fellowship training.
  • Minimum of 2 years of leadership overseeing clinicians (MD / DO / NP / PA) in ambulatory setting.
  • Willingness to obtain additional licensures if needed based upon business needs.
  • Valid DEA required with no restrictions and prescribing authority (per state practice regulation).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications recommended but not required.
  • BLS certification.
  • 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.
  • Willingly supervise Advanced Practice Clinician(s) as deemed necessary and appropriate by the practice.
  • Abide by state specific rules and regulations as a collaborative physician.
  • Experience networking and promoting self and the practice through individual and group outreach campaigns.
  • You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • You’re dedicated to staying current with the latest developments in primary care and obesity medicine.
  • You believe in inclusive, compassionate care.
  • You believe in shared decision making with a patient. You honor the goals a patient has for their health, and you partner with them to help them achieve those goals.
  • You have high emotional intelligence and know how to make a patient feel at ease – without judgment and without shame.
  • You’re willing and excited to try new technologies that are both patient and provider oriented.
  • You are excited to work with a collaborative team of physicians, APC’s, registered dietitians, medical assistants, health coaches, and other staff.
  • Must have access to high-speed internet and phone lines.
  • Access to transportation to get to different clinics in a timely manner.
  • We are unable to sponsor visas currently, so you are authorized to work in the United States.
  • Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

    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.

    We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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