Advanced Practice Clinician

Meet knownwell, weight-inclusive healthcare for all. Join a dynamic company that is changing the way care is delivered to 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.  

As an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) at knownwell, you will work alongside a team of committed physicians, APC, 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:  Hybrid 

Schedule: Part time or Full Time Monday-Friday with flexible scheduling (mix of patient contact hours plus administrative time). Primary location: at 330 W Surf St, Chicago, IL.    

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.  24/7/365 physician back up.   

• 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. 
• 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 medical assistants and nursing teams as assigned. 
• Stay current with licensure and appropriate re-certifications 

• 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.  If no formal training in weight management, willingness to participate in knownwell clinical education and training plan for weight management and/or pursue OMA APC certification. (https://obesitymedicine.org/education/certificate-advanced-education/) 
• 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. 
• 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. 
• Must have access to high-speed internet and phone lines to support a fully remote practice. 
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, PTO), competitive salary and the opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven organization that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of patients.If you are an ambitious and experienced clinician who is passionate about transforming healthcare and creating meaningful change, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team.  Please send us a note athiring@knownwell.health. 

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.