Medical Director

About the Role

Medical Director at Knownwell in Chicago, IL. Lifestyle: no weekends, remote, flexible schedule. Benefits: health benefits.

Work-Life Balance Factors

No weekend work Remote/telehealth Flexible scheduling

⚠️ 24/7 coverage

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Administrative Responsibilities (20hrs/week)
• ○ Representing the rights of both providers and patients to ensure they are all treated with respect and dignity.
• ○ Build relationships with providers and stakeholders by establishing strong relationships with physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
• ○ Collaborate with marketing teams to create promotional materials and campaigns that highlight the practice's unique offerings and advantages.
• ○ Remote care using audio and visual technology to complete patient examinations, evaluation, assessments, diagnoses and treatment plans.
• ○ Provide an environment in which patients feel comfortable and free from judgment.

Requirements

• ○ Stay current with licensure and appropriate re-certifications.
• ○ 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 Illinois
• ○ Minimum of 5 years of in person or remote clinical experience practicing as a physician outside of residency or fellowship training

Benefits & Compensation

• ○ Support the development of referral relationships with local healthcare providers, including primary care, specialists, and health system networks.
• ○ 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.
• ○ See adults ages 16+ for primary care and metabolic health
• ○ See pediatric patients ages 12+ for metabolic health only, if appropriately licensed and experienced.
• ○ Ensure your patient panel is open to any individual, regardless of their current health status and comorbidities.

Work Schedule

• Schedule: Monday-Friday with flexible scheduling 20 clinical hours/week, 20 administrative hours/week.
• On-Call: Phone call only, in a rotation every 10 weeks for a week at a time. 24/7/365. First line nurse led call service over nights and weekends