Physician

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As a Physician (MD/DO) at knownwell, you will work alongside a team of committed physicians, APC’s, 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, on-site and remote. Location: Chicago, IL  Schedule: Part-time or Full-time Monday-Friday with flexible scheduling (mix of patient contact hours plus administrative time) EMR: Athena On-Call: Phone call only, in a rotation with initial triage by nurses, for one (1) week at a time. Average call volume < 1 call per week.   

Responsibilities:

• Sees adults for metabolic health and obesity medicine .  This may include sharing a panel with MD/DO + other APCs of the local in-clinic practices. 
• May see pediatric patients ages 12+ for metabolic health only, based on training, licensure, and competency. 
• Hybrid care delivery, remote and in-person patient care. 
• 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 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. 
• Escalate any concerns to your dedicated site leadership team. 
• Provide clinical guidance to advance practice clinicians, medical assistants, and nursing teams as assigned. 

Requirements:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required from an accredited medical school. 
• You have an active, unrestricted license to practice in Illinois, or willingness to obtain. Willingness to obtain additional licensures if needed based upon business needs. 
• Board certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine. 
• Certification with American Board of Obesity Medicine recommended but not required. 
• Valid DEA required with no restrictions and prescribing authority (per state practice regulation) 
• BLS certification current 
• Minimum of two (2) years of in person 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. 
• Willing to supervise Advanced Practice Clinician(s) as deemed necessary and appropriate by the practice. Abide by state specific rules and regulations as a collaborative physician. 
• Has 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. 
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