Functional & Integrative Medicine Physician - Cincinnati, OH

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

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

• Participate in and support the IMPOE fellowship program; serve as a teaching physician and clinical mentor for fellowship candidates rotating through AIM.
• Teach and mentor medical students and residents as opportunities arise through AIM's academic and community partnerships.
• Maintain professional competency through CME, functional medicine continuing education (IFM, A4M, ACAM, or equivalent), and regular literature review.
• Pursue or maintain IFMCP certification; AIM actively supports this credential for all physicians.
• Participate in AIM's community wellness programs, corporate wellness initiatives, and TCHHN community engagement activities as appropriate.

Secondary: Lifestyle Store Clinical Support

• Provide clinical review and approval authority for supplement and nutraceutical product additions to the AIM Lifestyle Store; ensure all products meet pharmaceutical-grade quality standards.
• Participate in quarterly product review meetings with the Retail & E-Commerce Manager.
• Integrate targeted supplement recommendations directly into patient treatment plans; document all nutraceutical recommendations in Cerbo.

Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school - required.
• Completion of ACGME-accredited residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine, Preventive Medicine, or a related primary care specialty - required.
• Completion of IMPOE Fellowship or equivalent functional/integrative medicine fellowship - strongly preferred.
• IFM Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) or active IFM candidacy - strongly preferred; actively supported by AIM.
• Additional training in functional medicine, lifestyle medicine (DipACLM), integrative oncology, or clinical nutrition is a meaningful plus. Experience
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine, or related specialty - required.
• 4-5 years of post-residency clinical experience preferred; recent residency graduates with IMPOE or equivalent fellowship will be considered.
• Clinical experience in functional, integrative, concierge, or direct primary care medicine is a significant advantage.
• Experience ordering and interpreting advanced functional diagnostics strongly preferred. Required Skills & Knowledge
• Deep clinical knowledge of functional medicine systems biology and the matrix approach to gastrointestinal, hormonal, cardiometabolic, neurological, immune, and musculoskeletal health.
• Proficiency in advanced functional diagnostic interpretation: micronutrient testing, hormone panels, GI mapping, organic acids, heavy metals, and environmental toxin testing.
• Fluency in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical-grade supplement protocols; ability to manage supplement-drug interactions.
• Exceptional clinical communication skills - ability to discuss complex functional medicine concepts in clear, empowering language.
• Strong time management, workflow efficiency, and organizational discipline in a full clinical schedule.
• Proficiency with Cerbo EMR or demonstrated ability to quickly master an integrative practice EMR (training provided).
• Commitment to HIPAA, OSHA, Ohio Medical Board regulations, Medicare documentation standards, and all applicable professional requirements.

Licenses, Certifications & Registrations

• Active, unrestricted Ohio Medical License (MD or DO) - required at time of hire.
• Board Certification or active Board Eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine, or related specialty - required.
• DEA registration - required.
• Current CPR / BLS certification - required or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• IMPOE Fellowship certification - strongly preferred.
• IFM Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) - strongly preferred; AIM will support certification.
• Lifestyle Medicine certification (DipACLM) - preferred; supported by AIM.
• HIPAA training required upon hire and maintained annually.