Physician

knownwell•Atlanta, GA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

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 to. 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, APCs, 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 Schedule: Monday-Friday; patient care hours 8:00am - 5:00pm EMR: Athena On-Call: Phone call only, in a rotation every 7-8 weeks for a week at a time. 24/7/365 physician back up.

Requirements

MD or DO degree with successful completion of residency training in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a related primary care specialty
Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of Georgia (or ability to obtain prior to start)
DEA registration
Strong interest in and commitment to obesity medicine and metabolic health
Experience managing patients with chronic cardiometabolic conditions in a primary care or outpatient setting
Dedication to weight-inclusive, evidence-based, and patient-centered care

Nice To Haves

Board certification or active candidacy in Obesity Medicine (ABOM)
Experience with anti-obesity medications (AOMs) including GLP-1 receptor agonists and combination pharmacotherapy
Comfort working in hybrid care models (in-person and telehealth)
Experience with or interest in APC collaboration and supervision
Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, evidence-based medical care to patients with obesity and obesity-related metabolic conditions, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and related comorbidities
Deliver longitudinal primary care services to a panel of patients across both in-clinic and virtual care settings
Develop and implement individualized, patient-centered treatment plans integrating pharmacotherapy, lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and behavioral health approaches
Collaborate with advanced practice clinicians (APCs), registered dietitians, and behavioral health providers to support a team-based model of care
Partner with the National Medical Director and clinical leadership to uphold and advance clinical quality standards and care protocols
Contribute to a weight-inclusive, non-stigmatizing care culture consistent with knownwell's mission and values
Participate in ongoing clinical education, quality improvement initiatives, and team meetings