Functional & Integrative Medicine Physician

The Physician at AIM for Wellbeing is a board-certified or board-eligible clinician with a primary care foundation and a deep commitment to functional and integrative medicine. This provider delivers comprehensive, root-cause-driven medical care as the clinical anchor of a multidisciplinary integrative team — working in true partnership with chiropractors, acupuncturists, dietitians, health coaches, massage therapists, Rolfers, and energy healers to produce whole-person care outcomes that conventional medicine alone cannot achieve. The Physician brings clinical depth to the full spectrum of functional medicine diagnostics and therapeutics — from advanced laboratory interpretation and complex treatment planning to nutraceutical protocols, lifestyle medicine, and mind-body integration. This provider also serves as a clinical educator within the practice, participating in monthly interdisciplinary learning, mentoring learners, and contributing to AIM's research and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive new patient evaluations using a functional medicine intake framework: full health history, illness timeline, antecedents, triggers, mediators, and systems review; document all findings in Cerbo EMR. 

• Order and interpret advanced functional diagnostics — including comprehensive metabolic panels, micronutrient testing, hormone panels (DUTCH, salivary, serum), GI mapping (GI-MAP, Genova), organic acids testing, heavy metals/environmental toxin panels, and genomic testing. 

• Develop individualized, root-cause-driven treatment plans integrating therapeutic nutrition, targeted supplementation, pharmaceutical interventions as appropriate, lifestyle medicine, and integrative modality referrals. 

• Manage a broad range of complex chronic and functional health conditions: cardiometabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune conditions, GI dysfunction, thyroid and adrenal disorders, hormonal imbalances, cognitive decline, chronic fatigue, sleep disorders, chronic pain, and environmental illness. 

• Provide ongoing follow-up care; reassess functional diagnostics at clinically appropriate intervals; adjust treatment plans based on outcomes and evolving patient goals. 

• Prescribe pharmaceutical treatments when indicated; maintain current DEA registration; manage nutraceutical-pharmaceutical interactions. 

• Provide clinical co-management and oversight within AIM's signature programs and memberships: Including Maya's Way (oncology support), Executive Wellness, and Get Well as well as any developed in the future. 

• Adhere strictly to all HIPAA, OSHA, and Ohio Medical Board requirements; maintain complete and timely Cerbo EMR documentation for all patient encounters. 

• Follow Medicare and applicable payer documentation guidelines; ensure clinical notes support medical necessity and coding accuracy.

Primary: Patient Experience & Communication 

• Ensure every patient feels better after every interaction — in person, by phone, through the patient portal, or via telehealth. This is an operational standard.

• Communicate clearly, compassionately, and professionally regarding diagnosis, treatment rationale, expected outcomes, and care plan expectations. 

• Build authentic rapport with patients of diverse backgrounds, health literacy levels, cultural norms, and health journeys. 

• Maintain professional appearance, clinical presence, and attentive focus during all patient interactions — including while managing EMR documentation in a busy clinical environment. 

• Respond to patient portal messages, prescription requests, and clinical inquiries within established practice response time standards. 

Primary: Integrative Team Collaboration & Leadership 

• Participate actively in collaborative case reviews, team huddles, and interdisciplinary care planning with chiropractors, dietitians, acupuncturists, massage therapists, Rolfers, health coaches, and energy healers. 

• Participate in and contribute to monthly interdisciplinary educational sessions; bring a functional medicine physician's perspective to cross-disciplinary learning. 

• Lead bimonthly vendor and quarterly provider-facing supplement review meetings in collaboration with the Retail & E-Commerce Manager. 

• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for clinical staff on functional medicine frameworks, supplement protocols, and integrative clinical approaches. 

• Contribute to practice-level quality improvement, outcomes tracking, and clinical research; participate in AIM's institutional growth as a nationally recognized integrative medicine practice. 

• Demonstrate high situational awareness, strong clinical judgment, and decisive leadership; take full ownership of clinical decisions and proactively resolve patient care challenges. 

Primary: Education, Fellowship & Research 

• Participate in and support the IMPOE fellowship program; serve as a teaching physician and clinical mentor for fellowship candidates rotating through AIM. 

• Teach and mentor medical students and residents as opportunities arise through AIM's academic and community partnerships. 

• Maintain professional competency through CME, functional medicine continuing education (IFM, A4M, ACAM, or equivalent), and regular literature review. 

• Pursue or maintain IFMCP certification; AIM actively supports this credential for all physicians. 

• Participate in AIM's community wellness programs, corporate wellness initiatives, and TCHHN community engagement activities as appropriate. 

Secondary: Lifestyle Store Clinical Support 

• Provide clinical review and approval authority for supplement and nutraceutical product additions to the AIM Lifestyle Store; ensure all products meet pharmaceutical-grade quality standards. 

• Participate in quarterly product review meetings with the Retail & E-Commerce Manager. 

• Integrate targeted supplement recommendations directly into patient treatment plans; document all nutraceutical recommendations in Cerbo.

Qualifications

Education 

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school — required. 

• Completion of ACGME-accredited residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine, Preventive Medicine, or a related primary care specialty — required.

• Completion of IMPOE Fellowship or equivalent functional/integrative medicine fellowship — strongly preferred. 

• IFM Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) or active IFM candidacy — strongly preferred; actively supported by AIM. 

• Additional training in functional medicine, lifestyle medicine (DipACLM), integrative oncology, or clinical nutrition is a meaningful plus. Experience 

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine, or related specialty — required. 

• 4–5 years of post-residency clinical experience preferred; recent residency graduates with IMPOE or equivalent fellowship will be considered. 

• Clinical experience in functional, integrative, concierge, or direct primary care medicine is a significant advantage. 

• Experience ordering and interpreting advanced functional diagnostics strongly preferred. Required Skills & Knowledge 

• Deep clinical knowledge of functional medicine systems biology and the matrix approach to gastrointestinal, hormonal, cardiometabolic, neurological, immune, and musculoskeletal health. 

• Proficiency in advanced functional diagnostic interpretation: micronutrient testing, hormone panels, GI mapping, organic acids, heavy metals, and environmental toxin testing. 

• Fluency in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical-grade supplement protocols; ability to manage supplement-drug interactions. 

• Exceptional clinical communication skills — ability to discuss complex functional medicine concepts in clear, empowering language.

• Strong time management, workflow efficiency, and organizational discipline in a full clinical schedule. 

• Proficiency with Cerbo EMR or demonstrated ability to quickly master an integrative practice EMR (training provided). 

• Commitment to HIPAA, OSHA, Ohio Medical Board regulations, Medicare documentation standards, and all applicable professional requirements. 

Licenses, Certifications & Registrations 

• Active, unrestricted Ohio Medical License (MD or DO) — required at time of hire. 

• Board Certification or active Board Eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine, or related specialty — required. 

• DEA registration — required. 

• Current CPR / BLS certification — required or to be obtained within 30 days of hire. 

• IMPOE Fellowship certification — strongly preferred. 

• IFM Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) — strongly preferred; AIM will support certification. 

• Lifestyle Medicine certification (DipACLM) — preferred; supported by AIM. 

• HIPAA training required upon hire and maintained annually.