Advanced Practice Clinician

knownwell•Schaumburg, IL

7d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

knownwell is a weight-inclusive healthcare company dedicated to changing how obesity care is delivered. We offer a comprehensive care model combining in-clinic and virtual support for weight management, primary care, nutrition counseling, and health coaching. With significant funding and a mission to expand access to evidence-based obesity care nationwide, we are growing rapidly. As an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) at knownwell, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, registered dietitians, nurses, and pharmacists. Your role will focus on providing comprehensive medical care, with a specialization in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of obesity and related conditions within a primary care setting. This position offers a unique opportunity to significantly improve patient health outcomes.

Requirements

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.
Active, unrestricted license to practice in Illinois, or willingness to obtain.
Willingness to obtain additional licensures if needed based upon business needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Dedicated to staying current with the latest developments in primary care and obesity medicine.
Belief in inclusive, compassionate care.
Belief in shared decision making with a patient. Honor the goals a patient has for their health, and partner with them to help them achieve those goals.
High emotional intelligence and ability to make a patient feel at ease – without judgment and without shame.
Willingness and excitement to try new technologies that are both patient and provider oriented.
Excited to work with a collaborative team of physicians, APC’s, registered dietitians, medical assistants, health coaches, and other staff.
Authorized to work in the United States (visa sponsorship not currently available).

Nice To Haves

Experience in chronic condition management and weight management.
Willingness to pursue OMA APC certification.

Responsibilities

Practice exceptional medicine within knownwell.
See adults for primary care, often with a focus on metabolic health, or adults for metabolic health only. Share a panel with MD/DO + other APCs.
Embody the knownwell mission and values of patient inclusivity in how you deliver care.
Coordinate with the broader care team to ensure the patient has the support they need.
Document as necessary to ensure accurate billing, including review of remote patient monitoring data.
Communicate with patients in a timely manner through our portal for questions and concerns that have been pre-screened to necessitate a clinician response.
See adults ages 18+ for primary care and metabolic health.
See pediatric patients ages 12+ for metabolic health only, if appropriately licensed and experienced.
Ensure 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.
Coordinate across the collaborative care team.
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.