Physician, Integrative Medicine for Institute of Health & Healing (San Francisco, CA)
About The Position
Since 1994, the Institute for Health & Healing (IHH) at Sutter Health has been a pioneer in integrative health care — California’s first state-certified clinic combining conventional medicine with evidence-based complementary therapies. As part of IHH in San Francisco, you will join a mission-driven, philanthropy-based community and employee-care program dedicated to whole-person wellness. Our team-based model emphasizes team collaboration, prevention, and personalized healing journeys. You will be part of an expansive and diverse integrative health team, that includes primary-care integrative medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, specialty integrative medicine physicians, chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, Nutritionists, and psychotherapists. This rich multidisciplinary mix enables a robust “mind, body, spirit” approach — allowing you to engage in integrative physician consults, coordinate care, and partner with complementary-therapy colleagues to deliver personalized whole-person care.
Requirements
- Medical Degree: MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an accredited residency (family medicine, internal medicine, or specialty)
- Demonstrated interest in whole-person care — mind, body, and spirit.
- Comfort working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, NPs, acupuncturists, nutritionists, and behavioral health specialists.
Nice To Haves
- Formal fellowship training (1–2 years) or certification in Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine (IFM), or a similar program.
- Experience integrating complementary modalities such as acupuncture, nutrition, mind-body medicine, herbal medicine, mindfulness, or yoga therapy.
- Board Certification in Integrative Medicine through the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM) or completion of an approved fellowship in Integrative Medicine highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Incorporate both conventional and complementary therapies — including nutrition, mind-body practices, supplements, and lifestyle medicine — into personalized treatment plans.
- Serve as a physician consultant for patients referred by Sutter colleagues or community providers who are seeking integrative approaches to complex or chronic conditions.
- Support continuity and quality of care by maintaining accurate, timely documentation within the electronic health record.
- Participate in community education, employee wellness programs, and philanthropic initiatives promoting whole-person health.
Benefits
- Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0–$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners
- Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
- Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums—no employee contribution required
- Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage including
- Continuing Medical Education: $6,000 annual CME allowance
- Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources
- Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings
- Professional Development: Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
