Advanced Practice Clinician

knownwell•Weymouth, MA

7d•$140,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

knownwell is a weight-inclusive healthcare company dedicated to transforming obesity care. We provide weight management, primary care, nutrition counseling, and health coaching through a hybrid model of in-clinic and virtual support. With significant funding and rapid expansion, we are increasing access to evidence-based obesity care nationwide. As an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) at knownwell, you will collaborate with physicians, other APCs, registered dietitians, registered nurses, and registered pharmacists to deliver comprehensive medical care. Your focus will be on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of obesity and related conditions within a primary care setting, significantly impacting patients' overall health.

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.
Active, unrestricted license to practice in Massachusetts, 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.
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 is not currently available).

Nice To Haves

Experience in chronic condition management and weight management.
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.

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 adolescents ages 12+ 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.