Hybrid Medical Director

at knownwell

• Job title: Medical Director
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $250,000 - $300,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dallas, United States

About the role

• Medical Director overseeing clinical operations for weight-inclusive healthcare services company knownwell. Leading a dynamic clinical team providing support to patients with obesity through hybrid care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate performances 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Practice exceptional medicine within knownwell
• 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.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
• Board certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine.
• Certification with American Board of Obesity Medicine recommended but not required.
• You have an active, unrestricted license to practice in Texas
• 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)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications recommended but not required.
• BLS certification
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k match
• PTO