Founding Physician

knownwell

. Establish the inaugural Northern California knownwell site in the San Francisco Bay Area .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeCalifornia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $270,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in primary care, chronic condition management, and obesity medicine, with a strong focus on building community partnerships and providing clinical oversight. Capable of mentoring Advanced Practice Clinicians while ensuring compliance with California regulations and maintaining high standards of patient care.

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Doctor Of Medicine (MD) Or Doctor Of Osteopathy (DO)Board Certification In Family Practice Or Internal MedicineExperience In Chronic Condition ManagementClinical Oversight And MentorshipExcellent Communication And Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Experience In Ambulatory CareWeight ManagementPatient Evaluations And AssessmentsTreatment PlanningDocumentation For Accurate BillingVirtual ExaminationsPrescribing AuthorityKnowledge Of California RegulationsSupervision Of Advanced Practice CliniciansChronic Condition Management

Soft Skills

High Emotional IntelligenceCommitment To Inclusive CareAbility To Work In A Multidisciplinary TeamShared Decision-MakingAbility To Make Patients Feel At Ease

Tools & Technologies

Audio And Visual TechnologyPatient PortalRemote Patient Monitoring Data

Certifications & Qualifications

Active, Unrestricted License To Practice In CaliforniaCurrent BLS CertificationCertification With The American Board Of Obesity Medicine (Preferred)Valid DEA

Industry Keywords

Clinically Integrated NetworksCommunity PartnershipsMarket DevelopmentCredentialingReferral Networks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish the inaugural Northern California knownwell site in the San Francisco Bay Area
Use credentials to support applications and participation in local Clinically Integrated Networks and strategic partnerships
Partner with recruiting and leadership to source, interview, and select the inaugural San Francisco care team
Provide clinical input on site readiness, staffing plans, and market-specific operational needs
Build relationships with local healthcare providers, health systems, community partners, and referral networks
Represent knownwell as an early clinical voice for the San Francisco market
Transition to full-time clinical practice before clinic opening, anticipated Q4 2027
Provide clinical oversight and mentorship to APCs under California collaborating physician requirements
See adult patients in person and virtually for primary care, metabolic health, obesity, and obesity-related conditions
Perform virtual examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning using audio and visual technology
Coordinate with physicians, APCs, registered dietitians, nurses, medical assistants, health coaches, and other care team members
Liaise with healthcare organizations and insurance companies
Document care for accurate billing, including review of remote patient monitoring data
Respond to pre-screened patient questions through the patient portal
Escalate concerns to the leadership team
Maintain licensure and appropriate re-certifications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required from an accredited medical school
Active, unrestricted license to practice in California, or willingness to obtain
Willingness to obtain additional licensure if needed based upon business needs
Board certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine
Certification with the American Board of Obesity Medicine highly preferred, but not required
Valid DEA required with no restrictions and prescribing authority
Current BLS certification
Minimum of two (2) years of in-person 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 and/or pursue ABOM certification
Willingness to supervise Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) as necessary and appropriate
Ability to abide by California-specific rules and regulations as a collaborating physician
Experience or interest in market development, credentialing, network-building, and community/CIN partnerships
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to staying current with primary care and obesity medicine developments
Belief in inclusive, compassionate care and shared decision-making
High emotional intelligence and ability to make patients feel at ease
Willingness to try patient- and clinician-oriented technologies
Ability to work with a collaborative multidisciplinary team
Access to high-speed internet and phone lines
Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K retirement plan with company match
Up to 20 days of PTO per year plus company holidays
Up to 14 weeks of parental leave (12 for non-birthing parents)
Annual work from home stipend for remote employees
Flexible, low-touch remote work during Phases 1 and 2
Hybrid, flexible scheduling during Phase 3
Commission opportunity
Bonus opportunity