Advanced Practice Clinician

knownwell•Atlanta, GA

1d•$140,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

knownwell is a weight-inclusive healthcare company providing weight management, primary care, nutrition counseling, and health coaching through a combination of in-clinic and virtual care. The Advanced Practice Clinician works with physicians, other APCs, registered dietitians, registered nurses, and registered pharmacists to deliver comprehensive medical care, with a focus on diagnosing, treating, and preventing obesity and related conditions in a primary care setting. The role serves adults ages 16 and older for metabolic health and primary care, or metabolic health alone, and shares a patient panel with physicians and other APCs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexible scheduling, at least 32 patient-contact hours and eight administrative hours. Care is delivered in a hybrid model. There are no scheduled evening or weekend responsibilities except phone-only on-call coverage, which rotates approximately every seven to eight weeks for one week at a time. The posting reports an average of fewer than one call per week and 24/7/365 physician backup. The role uses Athena EMR. The clinician is expected to provide inclusive, compassionate, judgment-free care; partner with patients through shared decision-making; and coordinate closely with the broader care team. The position requires an active, unrestricted Massachusetts practice license or willingness to obtain one, as well as willingness to obtain additional licenses if business needs require. knownwell is currently unable to sponsor visas, and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The company offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, up to 20 days of PTO per year plus company holidays, up to 14 weeks of parental leave (12 weeks for non-birthing parents), and an annual work-from-home stipend for remote employees. The posting also describes equal employment opportunity protections. Due to clinic size and HIPAA regulations, providers cannot receive care at the clinic, and their household members cannot receive primary care there.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) and certification by ANCC or AANPCB as a family nurse practitioner; or a master’s degree in physician assistant studies and NCCPA certification.
Unrestricted DEA licensure and prescribing authority, consistent with state practice regulations.
At least 2 years of clinical experience in an ambulatory care setting in family or internal medicine.
Active, unrestricted license to practice in Massachusetts, or willingness to obtain one; willingness to obtain additional licenses if needed based on business needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to staying current with developments in primary care and obesity medicine.
Commitment to inclusive, compassionate care and shared decision-making that honors patients’ health goals.
High emotional intelligence and ability to help patients feel at ease without judgment or shame.
Willingness and enthusiasm to try patient- and provider-oriented technologies.
Interest in working collaboratively with physicians, APCs, registered dietitians, medical assistants, health coaches, and other staff.
Authorization to work in the United States; the company is unable to sponsor visas.

Nice To Haves

Experience in chronic condition management and weight management.
If lacking formal weight-management training, willingness to participate in knownwell’s clinical education and training plan for weight management and/or pursue OMA APC certification.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional medical care within knownwell’s care model.
See adults ages 16 and older for primary care, often focused on metabolic health, or for metabolic health alone; share a panel with physicians and other APCs.
Keep the patient panel open to individuals regardless of current health status or comorbidities.
Deliver care in a way that embodies knownwell’s mission and values of patient inclusivity.
Listen to patients’ aspirations, tailor care to their individual health journeys, and foster a comfortable, judgment-free environment.
Encourage patients as they work toward their goals.
Coordinate with the broader care team to ensure patients receive the support they need.
Document care as needed to ensure accurate billing, including reviewing remote patient monitoring data.
Respond in a timely manner through the patient portal to questions and concerns that have been screened as requiring a clinician response.
Escalate concerns to dedicated site leadership.
Provide clinical guidance to medical assistants and nursing teams as assigned.
Maintain current licensure and appropriate recertifications.