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knownwell · 1 day ago

Medical Director

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$250K/yr - $300K/yr

5+ years exp

Knownwell is a dynamic company changing the way obesity care is delivered through weight-inclusive healthcare. The Medical Director will provide clinical leadership, mentor staff, and drive clinical initiatives while also seeing patients for primary care and metabolic health.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareMedicalPrimary and Urgent Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Monitor and evaluate performance by tracking provider access, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and collaborating with knownwell teammates to ensure suﬃcient clinic staﬃng

Representing the rights of both providers and patients to ensure they are all treated with respect and dignity

Support the Regional Senior Medical Director in development or adaptation and implementation of market specific operational procedures and protocols for existing and any new practice(s) to ensure efficient, effective, and safe operations

Provide clinical leadership and support by mentoring and coaching clinical staﬀ, ensuring that they are up to date on the latest medical advancements and practices

Drive clinical initiatives by leading the development and implementation of new clinical programs, policies, and procedures to improve patient care and outcomes

Build relationships with providers and stakeholders by establishing strong relationships with physicians and advanced practice clinicians

Support the development of referral relationships with local healthcare providers, including primary care, specialists, and health system networks

Participate in educational sessions and presentations to local healthcare professionals about the practice's services and benefits

Attend networking events, medical conferences and community health fairs to increase visibility and create referral opportunities

Collaborate with marketing teams to create promotional materials and campaigns that highlight the practice's unique offerings and advantages

See adults ages 16+ for primary care and metabolic health

See pediatric patients ages 12+ for metabolic health only, if appropriately licensed and experienced

Remote patient care dependent upon clinic needs

Remote care using audio and visual technology to complete patient examinations, evaluation, assessments, diagnoses and treatment plans

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

Ensure patients feel known well

Ensure your patient 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 advance practice clinicians, medical assistants, and nursing teams as assigned

Stay current with licensure and appropriate re-certifications

Willingness to flex clinical or administrative time based upon patient or organizational needs

Qualification

Doctor of Medicine (MD)Board certificationClinical experienceLeadership experienceAmerican Board of Obesity MedicineValid DEABLS certificationMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsEmotional intelligenceTeam collaboration

Required

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required

Board certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine

You have an active, unrestricted license to practice in Illinois

Minimum of 5 years of in person or remote clinical experience practicing as a physician outside of residency or fellowship training

Minimum of 2 years of leadership overseeing clinicians (MD/DO/NP/PA) in ambulatory setting

Willingness to obtain additional licensures if needed based upon business needs

Valid DEA required with no restrictions and prescribing authority (per state practice regulation)

BLS certification

Willing to supervise Advanced Practice Clinician(s) as deemed necessary and appropriate by the practice

Abide by state specific rules and regulations as a collaborative physician

Experience networking and promoting self and the practice through individual and group outreach campaigns

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

Must have access to high-speed internet and phone lines

Access to transportation to get to different clinics in a timely manner

We are unable to sponsor visas currently, so you are authorized to work in the United States

Preferred

Certification with American Board of Obesity Medicine recommended but not required

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications recommended but not required

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 ABOM certification