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Functional Medicine Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

California Center for Functional Medicine · United States · 2 wk ago
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Functional Medicine Clinician

California Center for Functional Medicine (CCFM)

  • Remote | Part-Time (approx. 10-25 hours/week), with potential to move to Full-Time

About the Role

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognized functional medicine practice, where you will work alongside highly respected clinicians in the fields of Functional and root-cause medicine with a focus on longevity/healthspan, autoimmune conditions, hormones, and complex chronic illness (mold-related illness, viral, tick-borne disease, etc.).

For more than 10 years, the California Center for Functional Medicine’s (CCFM) mission has been delivering personalized, root cause care with a dedication to reimagining how healthcare is delivered. We prioritize patient autonomy, innovative thinking, and a truly personalized approach to wellness. People come to us from across the country seeking answers to their health concerns, and we guide them with root-cause solutions designed to restore vitality and extend healthspan. Our team works in a supportive, collaborative environment, with shared resources to ensure both patients and practitioners can thrive.

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver excellent, high-quality, patient-centered functional medicine care through comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
  • Develop personalized, layered treatment plans that uncover and address the root causes of illness, using a wide variety of modalities to restore balance, support resilience, and prime the body for long-term healthspan and vitality
  • Monitor patient progress, adjust care plans as needed, and educate patients in functional medicine principles.
  • Support the development and refinement of clinical protocols, best practices, and guidelines aligned with the latest evidence-based research, with a strong ability to leverage technology such as AI research tools, AI scribe services, and other digital solutions to enhance efficiency and patient care.
  • Participate in clinician team calls, case discussions, and collaborative problem-solving while also serving as a mentor for practitioners in our affiliated fellowship program.
  • Contribute to patient education by helping develop handouts, workshops, programs, or other resources that empower patients to actively participate in their care.

What We’re Looking For

  • The ideal candidate for this opportunity:
  • Is looking for a long-term position in a clinical setting. This should be a career move, not a stepping stone.
  • Can work remotely in a fast-paced environment with a distributed team and is able to handle complexity and solve problems proactively and independently.
  • Has experience working in a medical practice (functional and/or integrative medicine preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

  • Licensed NP or PA (California license required; multi-state licensure or willingness to expand licensure highly valued). Exceptional MD/DO candidates will also be considered.
  • Background in functional and integrative medicine (IFM and/or ADAPT certification strongly preferred but not required).

Experience and Skills

  • Clinical experience with, or willingness to develop expertise in, addressing complex chronic health concerns through a functional medicine approach, including hormone optimization, immune system support, mold-related illness, tick-borne disease, and advanced longevity interventions such as peptide therapy and other emerging tools to promote healthspan and vitality.
  • Familiarity with functional medicine diagnostic testing (blood, saliva, stool, urine, etc.).
  • Strong problem-solving ability and interest in caring for patients with multi-layered health challenges.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient engagement skills.
  • Amazing emotional intelligence, a can-do attitude, and a hospitality industry mentality.
  • Driven, self-directed, and has a strong ability to work remotely with a distributed team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong time management and self-scheduling skills, with the discipline to stay organized, meet deadlines, and manage a full patient caseload in a virtual setting without in-person oversight.
  • Expertise with technology and virtual care tools, including Zoom for telemedicine visits, AI-driven platforms, Google Suite and Drive, and excellent computer skills to support efficient workflows and patient care.

Additional Details

  • Work Location: 100% remote. Having a dedicated, quiet office space is required, along with reliable internet, appropriate computer equipment, and necessary office supplies to support effective patient care and team communication.
  • Schedule: Part-time, approximately 10-25 hours/week, with the potential to expand into a full-time role.
  • Compensation: Commensurate with experience; Benefits include 401K, paid sick leave, and potential discounts for non-clinical health-related services. Additional benefits, including health care once full-time.
  • Training: Includes mentorship with Sunjya Schweig, MD, and Tracey O’Shea, FNP-C, Medical Director

Our Core Values

Read more to understand our patient care values and approach. We seek team members who share our passion in these areas.

  • We hold ourselves to a high patient standard — our passion and approach speak for themselves.
  • We Listen
  • We Investigate
  • We Guide
  • We Support

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