Pediatric Integrative Medicine Physician

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed salary for two years with a

production bonus

Relocation allowance

Generous benefits package

401(k) and retirement plan options

Job summary

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a full-time pediatric integrative medicine physician in California. The role combines a solid pediatric foundation with fellowship training in Integrative Medicine to deliver evidence-informed, patient- and family-centered care for children and adolescents with complex concerns.

The position emphasizes consultations, longitudinal care, and collaboration with the care team, with opportunities for group visits and educational resource development.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with eligibility for medical licensure in California.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatrics.
• Fellowship training in Integrative Medicine.
• Training and demonstrated experience in functional medicine.
• At least two years of clinical pediatric experience preferred.
• Knowledge of supplements and functional medicine testing relevant to pediatric care.
• Comfort caring for pediatric patients with gastrointestinal, mental health, and autism spectrum-related conditions.
• Commitment to collaborative, evidence-informed, and patient- and family-centered care.
• Completion of advanced training in pediatric integrative medicine, such as PEM/SOM or comparable training.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric integrative medicine consultations and longitudinal care.
• Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with gastrointestinal concerns, mental health conditions, and autism spectrum-related conditions within the scope of the physician’s training and credentials.
• Integrate conventional pediatric care with evidence-informed complementary and functional medicine approaches.
• Counsel patients and families regarding supplements, including appropriate use, safety, interactions, and monitoring.
• Apply knowledge of functional medicine testing, including stool microbiome testing, genomic testing, and urine organic acid testing, when clinically appropriate.
• Collaborate with patient’s care team.
• Use a trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and family-centered approach.
• Contribute to the development of pediatric integrative medicine services and educational resources.
• Participate in or help develop shared medical appointments or group visits when appropriate.

Skills

Functional medicine

Pediatrics

Patient-centered care

Interdisciplinary care

Gastrointestinal pediatrics

Autism care

Pediatric mental health

Group visits

Education

MD or DO

California licensure eligibility

Pediatrics board certification/eligibility

Fellowship in Integrative Medicine

Pediatric integrative medicine training

Job description

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a full-time pediatric integrative medicine physician in California. The role combines a solid pediatric foundation with fellowship training in Integrative Medicine to deliver evidence-informed, patient- and family-centered care for children and adolescents with complex concerns.

The position emphasizes consultations, longitudinal care, and collaboration with the care team, with opportunities for group visits and educational resource development.