Physician

👋 Meet knownwell, weight-inclusive healthcare for all. Join a dynamic company that is changing the way obesity care is delivered. We offer weight management, primary care, nutrition counseling, and health coaching. Our care model combines in-clinic and virtual care to bring support to patients where and when they need it.
Backed by $50M in funding—including a $25M round led by CVS Health Ventures with support from a16z Bio + Health, Flare Capital, MassMutual, and Intermountain Ventures—we’re scaling fast and expanding access to evidence-based obesity care nationwide.

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: 460 Quail Ridge Dr, Westmont, IL 60559

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. 

Why Join knownwell?

At knownwell, you'll have the opportunity to focus on what you do best—delivering exceptional obesity medicine care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary practice designed specifically for patients living with obesity.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation with productivity incentives

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Hybrid clinical schedule

• Collaborative multidisciplinary care team

• Opportunities for research and clinical innovation

• Leadership support and professional growth

• A mission-driven culture committed to transforming obesity care through compassion, inclusion, and evidence-based medicine

You Will:

• 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. 

• 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. 

You have:

• 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 

• Must be willing to participate with research; special consideration will be given to those with research experience

• 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. 

Pay & Perks:
🏡🏢 Hybrid opportunity
🩺 Medical, dental, and vision insurance
📈 401K retirement plan with company match
🏝️ Up to 20 days of PTO per year + company holidays
👶 Up to 14 weeks of parental leave (12 for non-birthing parents)
🏡 Annual work from home stipend for remote employees
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.