Medical Director

👋 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 hybrid care model allows for both in-clinic and virtual care to bring support to patients where and when they need it.

knownwell raised $25 million in strategic funding in October 2025, led by CVS Health Ventures and supported by investors including a16z Bio + Health, Flare Capital, Mass Mutual, and Intermountain Ventures. With $50M raised to date, we’re scaling fast and expanding access to evidence-based obesity care nationwide.

Hybrid

Monday-Friday with flexible scheduling 20 clinical hours/week, 20 administrative hours/week.

Athena

Phone call only, in a rotation every 10 weeks for a week at a time. 24/7/365. First line nurse led call service over nights and weekends.

Full Time

$250,000 - $300,000 a year

• Monitor and evaluate performance by tracking provider access, key performance indicators (KPIs), and collaborating with knownwell teammates to ensure sufficient clinic staffing.
• Represent the rights of both providers and patients to ensure they are treated with respect and dignity.
• Support the Regional Senior Medical Director in the development, 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 ties 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, evaluations, 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.

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