Integrative Medicine, Endowed Chair, Functional Medicine Physician (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including detailed health histories, physical examinations, and advanced diagnostic testing to assess overall health status and identify underlying causes of disease
• Develop personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that integrate conventional medicine with complementary approaches such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep optimization, and lifestyle modification
• Diagnose and manage patients with chronic illnesses, including heart disease, metabolic disorders, autoimmune conditions, and other complex health issues
• Provide patient education regarding their conditions and treatment options, empowering patients to make informed decisions about their health
• Adapt treatment plans based on individual patient needs, goals, and response to interventions, demonstrating flexibility in clinical decision-making
• Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date patient records to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers and clinical support staff to deliver integrated, coordinated care

Administrative Responsibilities

• Practice Functional Medicine and lead the development of an integrative primary care service line
• Develop clinical protocols and evidence-based guidelines for the integrative primary care service line with the design of a financial model that can be sustainable over time
• Design and implement comprehensive patient assessment and treatment frameworks that combine functional medicine principles with conventional medical standards
• Manage administrative tasks, including scheduling, patient record management, and communication with patients and referring providers
• Oversee quality assurance and patient satisfaction metrics for the new service line
• Participate in staff training and education to ensure consistent delivery of functional medicine principles across the team
• Collaborate with center leadership to establish operational procedures, resource allocation, and strategic goals for service line growth
• Contribute to research, quality improvement initiatives, and outcomes tracking to demonstrate the effectiveness of integrative primary care
• Mentor clinical and administrative staff in functional medicine approaches and best practices

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• Licence/license-eligible in the state of Ohio
• Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related field
• Certification in Functional Medicine (IFMCP), or eligibility to obtain within one year of hire
• Minimum 3+ years of clinical experience in primary care or related field
• Strong foundation in conventional medicine with demonstrated understanding of diagnostic and treatment protocols
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging leaders, coworkers, direct reports, and patients with professionalism and clarity
• Demonstrated ability to promote collaboration and achieve results within interdisciplinary teams
• Qualify for a minimum of an academic appointment at the assistant or associate professor level

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing new clinical service lines or programs
• Background in integrative or holistic medicine approaches
• Experience utilizing electronic health record (EHR) systems to support clinical workflows and documentation
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous medical education and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of functional medicine research and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams within a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment
• Experience in an academic medical center preferred