As an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) at knownwell, you will work alongside a team of committed physicians, APC, registered dietitians, registered nurses, and registered pharmacists, 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.
Location: Schaumburg; hybrid role (2 days in-clinic)
Schedule: Monday-Friday with flexible scheduling, 32 patient contact hours minimum (+ 8hrs of administrative time). Hybrid model of care. No scheduled evening/weekend responsibilities outside of phone On-Call
EMR: Athena
On-Call: Phone call only, in a rotation every 7-8 weeks for one (1) week at a time. Average call volume -
Requirements:- Master's degree (MSN) and certification by one of the Nurse Practitioner certifying bodies (ANCC or AANPCB) as a family nurse practitioner.
- 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. 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. (https://obesitymedicine.org/education/certificate-advanced-education/)
- You have an active, unrestricted license to practice in Illinois, or willingness to obtain. Willingness to obtain additional licensures if needed based upon business needs.
- 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.
- We are unable to sponsor visas currently, so you are authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities:- Practice exceptional medicine within knownwell
- Sees 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.
- 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.
- See adults ages 18+ for primary care and metabolic health
- See pediatric patients ages 12+ for metabolic health only, if appropriately licensed and experienced.
- 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.
Pay & Perks: Hybrid Opportunity
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K retirement plan with company match
Up to 20 days of PTO per year + company holidays
Up to 14 weeks of parental leave (12 for non-birthing parents)
Annual work from home stipend for remote employees
