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.

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