[Hiring] Physician Assistant @knownwell

Role Description

As a Fully Remote 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 virtual 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.

Schedule: Monday-Friday with flexible scheduling (32 patient contact hours minimum + 8hrs of administrative time). Fully Remote. No scheduled evening/weekend responsibilities outside of phone On-Call.

On-Call: Phone call only, in a rotation every 7-8 weeks for one (1) week at a time. Average call volume - <1 call per WEEK (as of 8.1.24). 24/7/365 physician back up.

EMR: Athena

Responsibilities:

• Practice exceptional medicine within knownwell.
• See adults for metabolic health services as is appropriate in a virtual setting.
• 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+.
• Ensure patients feel known well.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies certification by the Physician Assistant certifying body (NCCPA), with 10+ state licensure and willingness to obtain additional as needed.
• Active license in Missouri required.
• Active, unrestricted licenses to practice in 5+ states in addition to MO, and a willingness to obtain additional as needed by the organization. Preferred states include CA, TX, FL, NY, PA, IL, OH, GA, NC, MI.
• Unrestricted DEA licensure and prescribe authority (per state practice regulation).
• At least 4 years of clinical experience in an ambulatory care setting, family or internal medicine; experience in chronic condition management and weight management preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedicated to staying current with the latest developments in primary care and obesity medicine.
• Belief in inclusive, compassionate care.
• Belief in shared decision making with a patient.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to make a patient feel at ease – without judgment and without shame.
• Willingness and excitement to try new technologies that are both patient and provider oriented.
• Excitement to work with a collaborative team of physicians, APC’s, registered dietitians, medical assistants, health coaches, and other staff.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Access to high-speed internet and phone lines to support a fully remote practice.

Requirements

• Must have access to high-speed internet and phone lines to support a fully remote practice.

Benefits

• Remote 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