Functional Medicine Physician - Irvine, CA

Description

Hoag Health, the top-ranked health system in Orange County, CA is seeking a physician who is deeply committed to compassionate, patient-centered care and the principles of Functional Medicine. In this role, you will form meaningful partnerships with patients, meet them where they are on their health journey, and help them take achievable steps toward improved well-being.

Our approach emphasizes understanding the whole person—their experiences, stressors, environment, lifestyle, and goals. You will take a curious, collaborative stance as you explore the factors influencing each patient’s health and work with them to co-create personalized plans that support healing, resilience, and long-term wellness.

Our ideal physician is someone who values listening as highly as diagnosing, believes deeply in patient empowerment, and is dedicated to providing attentive, relationship-based care. As part of Hoag—Orange County’s most trusted health system—you will contribute to a culture that prioritizes trust, presence, and the highest commitment to the people and communities we serve.

Details:

· Schedule:  Fulltime, Monday – Friday position

· Location:  Irvine, CA

· Call: No after hours call

· Team: Currently one, fulltime Functional Medicine Physician

· Staff: Experienced and dedicated support and administrative staff

· EMR: Epic

Position Responsibilities

• Provide thoughtful, patient-centered primary and functional medicine care focused on understanding each patient’s unique story and goals

• Partner with patients to identify lifestyle, environmental, emotional, and biological contributors to their health

• Develop personalized, attainable care plans that honor each patient’s readiness, preferences, and capacity for change

• Approach care with empathy, curiosity, and a commitment to building long-term therapeutic relationships

• Support patients in managing acute and chronic conditions using a whole-person, systems-based perspective

• Clearly communicate findings, options, and next steps in a way that builds trust and shared understanding

• Continuously monitor patient progress and adapt care plans collaboratively

• Provide preventive care, wellness guidance, and education that empowers patients and supports sustainable change

• Maintain thorough, accurate documentation of patient encounters, clinical findings, and care plans

• Refer to specialists appropriately and coordinate care to ensure a seamless patient experience

• Leads and oversees all aspects of patient care planning, ensuring that treatment recommendations from the Nutritionist and Health Coach/Physiologist are clinically appropriate, aligned, and fully integrated into the patient’s overall care plan.

• Maintains ultimate clinical oversight and decision-making authority for each patient, guiding interdisciplinary collaboration and validating all support-staff assessments to ensure cohesive, high-quality care.

• Contribute to a team culture rooted in learning, humility, and shared commitment to patient well-being

• Participate in community health education and opportunities to share Functional Medicine principles

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree

• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

• IFM certification highly preferred but not required

• 5 years of experience or more of practicing in an outpatient environment

• Active and valid California medical license or ability to obtain

• EMR proficiency (EPIC preferred)

• High emotional intelligence, strong listening skills, and ability to connect deeply with patients

• Exceptional attention to detail and clinical follow-through

• Required background in Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, or Lifestyle Medicine

• Experience with a membership care model preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package: Base salary plus additional performance incentives

• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, dental, vision, life insurance

• 401(k) plan with an employer match

• Generous paid time off policy

• CME stipend

• Reimbursement for licensure and other applicable expenses

Contact:

Steven Yi

Physician Consultant

Steven.yi@hoag.org