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As a Physician (MD/DO) at knownwell you will work alongside a team of committed physicians APCs 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: Needham MA
Schedule: Monday-Friday with flexible scheduling (32 patient contact hours)
EMR: Athena
On-Call: Phone call only in a rotation with initial triage by nurses
Open to Part Time or Full Time
Responsibilities
Sees adults ages 18 for primary care often with a focus on metabolic health or adults for metabolic health only. Share a panel with APC (s).
See pediatric patients ages 12 for metabolic health only.
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 patients 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.
Stay current with licensure and appropriate re-certifications
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 Massachusetts 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.
Youre 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.
Youre 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 APCs registered dietitians medical assistants health coaches and other staff.
Must have access to high-speed internet and phone lines.
We are unable to sponsor visas currently so you are authorized to work in the United States
$250000 - $275000 a year
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 at
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 providers household members cannot receive primary care in the clinic.
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