Functional Medicine Physician - Root-Cause Care in Bay Area

LA ViE MD; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance

Health benefits

PTO

Longer appointment times

Collaborative, physician-led culture

Professional growth within multi-site

Job summary

LA ViE MD in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Functional Medicine Physician to lead root-cause, whole-person care alongside aesthetic services. You'll run thorough new-patient assessments, order and interpret labs, and craft individualized treatment plans integrating nutrition, supplements, and hormone optimization.

The role includes prescription management, collaboration with a physician-led team, and ongoing patient follow-up to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with valid California medical license
• Active DEA registration
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• At least 2 years of clinical experience after residency
• Strong communication and patient-centered, collaborative approach

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive new-patient consultations (60–90 minutes) covering history, timeline, lifestyle and environmental factors
• Order and interpret labs (advanced lipid/metabolic panels, thyroid, hormones, micronutrients, GI/microbiome testing)
• Develop personalized treatment plans including nutrition, supplementation, hormones and lifestyle changes
• Prescribe and manage therapies within scope (bioidentical hormones, weight/metabolic meds, peptides when appropriate, IV nutrients)
• Provide ongoing follow-up care, track outcomes and adjust protocols
• Coordinate with primary care and specialists; refer as needed
• Supervise NPs, PAs, RNs and health coaches
• Help design wellness memberships, clinical protocols and patient education content
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant EMR documentation

Skills

Communication skills

Patient-centered

Collaborative approach

Education

MD/DO from an accredited program

Active CA medical license

Active DEA registration

Board certification or eligibility in Family/Internal Medicine

2+ years clinical experience after residency

Job description

LA ViE MD in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Functional Medicine Physician to lead root-cause, whole-person care alongside aesthetic services. You'll run thorough new-patient assessments, order and interpret labs, and craft individualized treatment plans integrating nutrition, supplements, and hormone optimization.

The role includes prescription management, collaboration with a physician-led team, and ongoing patient follow-up to improve outcomes.