Physician

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 (2 days in office / 3 remote)

Location: Plano, Texas

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

 

 

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 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.
• 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 Texas, 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.
• 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.
• We are unable to sponsor visas currently, so you are authorized to work in the United States