Part-Time Advanced Practice Clinician

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 behavioral health 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 A funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz, please check out this article.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) to join our team on a per diem basis.  You will work alongside a team of committed physicians, APCs, registered dietitians, registered nurses, and registered pharmacists, 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 virtual 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:  Part Time, 2-3 month contract starting in November 2024 
Location:  Plano, Texas 
Schedule: Minimum of 3 (8-hour) days per week, in clinic responsibilities with some virtual care on the days in clinic. No scheduled evening/weekend responsibilities. 
EMR: Athena 
On-Call: No call   

Requirements:

• Master's degree (MSN) and certification by one of the Nurse Practitioner certifying bodies (ANCC or AANPCB)) as a family nurse practitioner, or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies and certification by the Physician Assistant certifying body (NCCPA). 
• Unrestricted DEA licensure and prescribe authority (per state practice regulation). 
• At least 2 years of clinical experience in an ambulatory care setting, family or internal medicine; experience in chronic condition management and weight management preferred.   
• You have an active, unrestricted license to practice in Texas.  Willingness to obtain additional licensures if needed based upon business needs. 
• 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. 
• We are unable to sponsor visas currently, so you are authorized to work in the United States. 
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

Responsibilities:

• Practice exceptional medicine within knownwell 
• Sees adults for metabolic health, and primary care.   
• See pediatric patients ages 12+ for metabolic health only (preferred, but not required). 
• 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. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications recommended, but not required.  
• 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 medical assi