Advanced Practice Clinician

knownwell•New York, NY

14h•$150,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 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. Schedule: Monday- Friday with flexible scheduling, 32 patient contact hours minimum (+ 8hrs of administrative time). Hybrid model of care. No scheduled evening/weekend responsibilities outside of phone On-Call Location : Midtown Manhattan EMR: Athena On-Call: Phone call only, in a rotation TBD frequency. Call volume – very low 24/7/365 physician back up

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. ( https://obesitymedicine.org/education/certificate-advanced-education/ )
You have an active, unrestricted license to practice in NY, or willingness to obtain.
Willingness to obtain additional licensures and pursue independent practice 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Practice exceptional medicine within knownwell
Sees 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.
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.
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.
See adults ages 16+ for metabolic health and primary care.
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.