Remote Physician (Eastern Region)
Knownwell
| Company | Knownwell |
| Category | Healthcare |
| Location | Remote |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | USD 265k–285k |
| Posted | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (ashby) |
Description
👋 Meet knownwell https://www.knownwell.co/, 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 https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/hlth25-cvs-health-ventures-backs-knownwells-25m-round-scale-iobesity-care-modelled 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.
We are excited to build our National Virtual Care team with an experienced Physician who is passionate about obesity medicine and metabolic health. Reporting to our National Medical Director, you will deliver comprehensive, weight-inclusive care to patients managing obesity and related metabolic conditions, while also serving as physician collaborator for advanced practice clinicians.
Active medical license (or eligibility via IMLC) in at least 15 of Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia required.
Position: Remote
Schedule: Monday-Friday with flexible scheduling
EMR: Athena
On-Call: Phone call only, in a rotation every 7-8 weeks for a week at a time. 24/7/365. First line nurse led call service over nights and weekends
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based obesity-focused medical care to patients
- Maintain active medical licensure in at least 15 of the Eastern region states (CT, DE, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, WV, and Washington DC); broader licensure considered a plus
- Provide clinical mentorship, collaboration, and physician oversight to APCs practicing in the National Virtual Care market
- See patients within knownwell’s National Virtual Care market, with a particular focus on supporting care delivery in physician-only states
- Develop and implement individualized, patient-centered treatment plans integrating pharmacotherapy, lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and behavioral health approaches
- Collaborate with 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
Qualifications:
Required
- MD or DO degree with successful completion of residency training in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a related specialty
- Unrestricted medical licenses in Pacific states
- DEA registration
- Strong experience, interest, and commitment to obesity medicine and metabolic health
- 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 telehealth models
- Experience with and interest in APC collaboration and supervision
- Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus
Pay & Perks:
💻 Fully 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 wor