Functional medicine Physician

LA ViE MD • Danville, CA

3d

About The Position

LA ViE MD is a physician-led medical aesthetics and wellness practice with four Bay Area locations. The Functional Medicine Physician will lead wellness programs and provide root-cause, whole-person care alongside the practice’s aesthetic services. The role focuses on identifying and treating underlying contributors to chronic symptoms, including hormonal, metabolic, gastrointestinal, inflammatory, nutritional, and lifestyle factors. The physician will develop individualized, evidence-informed care plans and provide ongoing patient care over time.

The position includes comprehensive new-patient consultations, ordering and interpreting conventional and functional laboratory tests, developing personalized treatment plans, prescribing and managing therapies within the physician’s scope, and monitoring outcomes through follow-up care. The physician will also coordinate with other clinicians, supervise and collaborate with assigned clinical staff, help develop wellness programs and educational materials, maintain timely EMR documentation, and participate in occasional community and practice-marketing activities.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted California medical license from the Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board of California.
• Active DEA registration.
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a related specialty.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience after residency.
• Strong communication skills and a patient-centered, collaborative approach.

Nice To Haves

• IFM Certified Practitioner (IFMCP), A4M/ABAARM, or equivalent functional/integrative training.
• Experience with hormone therapy, metabolic and weight management, and gut health.
• Experience in a cash-pay, concierge, or membership-based practice.
• Interest in or familiarity with medical aesthetics and longevity medicine.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive new-patient consultations, typically 60–90 minutes, covering detailed history, timeline, lifestyle, and environmental factors.
• Order and interpret conventional and functional laboratory tests, including advanced lipid and metabolic panels, full thyroid panels, sex and adrenal hormones, micronutrient testing, and GI/microbiome testing.
• Develop personalized treatment plans that may include nutrition, supplementation, prescription therapy, hormone optimization, and lifestyle changes.
• Prescribe and manage therapies within scope, including bioidentical hormone replacement, weight-management and metabolic medications such as GLP-1s, peptides where appropriate, and IV nutrient therapy.
• Provide ongoing follow-up care, track outcomes, and adjust protocols.
• Coordinate with primary care clinicians and specialists, and refer patients when clinically indicated.
• Supervise and collaborate with NPs, PAs, RNs, and health coaches as assigned.
• Help design wellness membership programs, clinical protocols, and patient education content.
• Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation and follow HIPAA and Medical Board of California standards.
• Participate in occasional community events, educational talks, and practice marketing.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus productivity.
• Malpractice coverage.
• CME allowance.
• Health benefits.
• PTO.
• Longer appointment times that allow root-cause care.
• Collaborative, physician-led team culture.
• Professional growth within a multi-location practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree