👋 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 it.
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
Clinic location: Midtown East, Manhattan
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.
Why Join knownwell?
At knownwell, you'll have the opportunity to focus on what you do best—delivering exceptional obesity medicine care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary practice designed specifically for patients living with obesity.
We offer:
Competitive compensation with productivity incentives
Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid clinical schedule
Collaborative multidisciplinary care team
Opportunities for research and clinical innovation
Leadership support and professional growth
A mission-driven culture committed to transforming obesity care through compassion, inclusion, and evidence-based medicine
You Will:
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
You Have:
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 New York (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
Preferred:
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
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
knownwell, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Based on current size of the clinic and HIPAA regulation, providers cannot receive care in clinic and provider’s household members cannot receive primary care in the clinic.