Integrative Medicine, Endowed Chair, Functional Medicine Physician

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center seek an exceptional Functional Medicine Physician to join our Center for Integrative Health, practice functional medicine, and lead the development of an innovative integrative primary care service line. The Center for Integrative Health’s vision for this new service line is to strengthen collaborations with specialties, including, but not limited to, Oncology, Long COVID, Women’s Health, Neurology, etc. This is a hybrid role combining clinical practice with strategic administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate will take a patient-centered, individualized, and science-based approach to address the root causes of chronic disease rather than managing isolated symptoms. This role combines 60% clinical practice with 40% strategic administrative responsibilities.

Opportunity Overview
The Center for Integrative Health at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is a nationally recognized leader in evidence-based integrative medicine, dedicated to advancing whole-person care through clinical services, education, and research. As part of one of the nation’s largest academic health systems, the center brings together conventional medicine and complementary therapies to support optimal health and well-being across the lifespan.

Our multidisciplinary team provides a comprehensive suite of integrative services, including acupuncture, chiropractic care, functional and lifestyle medicine, integrative nutrition, osteopathic manipulative treatment, mind-body medicine, massage therapy, and personalized wellness consultations. These services are grounded in scientific evidence and designed to work in partnership with traditional medical care to address the physical, emotional, and behavioral contributors to health.

In addition to clinical care, the Center for Integrative Health plays a vital role in education and innovation. The program trains medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing clinicians in integrative health principles. It actively collaborates with campus and community partners to promote preventive care and research-driven wellness initiatives. Flagship programs, such as Mindfulness in Motion, reflect the Center’s commitment to developing scalable interventions that improve patient outcomes, reduce stress, and enhance overall resilience.

With a mission rooted in holistic, patient-centered care, the Center for Integrative Health is advancing the future of integrative medicine in an academic environment—bringing together expert clinicians, researchers, educators, and innovators to transform how health and healing are delivered.

Position Overview
Clinical Responsibilities
The clinical component (60%) focuses on direct patient care and comprehensive health management. Responsibilities of this component include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct through patient evaluations, including detailed health histories, physical examinations, and advanced diagnostic testing to assess overall health status and identify underlying causes of disease

• Develop personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that integrate conventional medicine with complementary approaches such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep optimization, and lifestyle modification

• Diagnose and manage patients with chronic illnesses, including heart disease, metabolic disorders, autoimmune conditions, and other complex health issues

• Provide patient education regarding their conditions and treatment options, empowering patients to make informed decisions about their health

• Adapt treatment plans based on individual patient needs, goals, and response to interventions, demonstrating flexibility in clinical decision-making

• Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date patient records to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.

• Collaborate with other healthcare providers and clinical support staff to deliver integrated, coordinated care

Administrative Responsibilities

The administrative component (40%) focuses on building and establishing the new integrative primary care service line. Responsibilities of this component include, but are not limited to:

• Practice Functional Medicine and lead the development of an integrative primary care service line

• Develop clinical protocols and evidence-based guidelines for the integrative primary care service line with the design of a financial model that can be sustainable over time

• Design and implement comprehensive patient assessment and treatment frameworks that combine functional medicine principles with conventional medical standards

• Manage administrative tasks, including scheduling, patient record management, and communication with patients and referring providers

• Oversee quality assurance and patient satisfaction metrics for the new service line

• Participate in staff training and education to ensure consistent delivery of functional medicine principles across the team

• Collaborate with center leadership to establish operational procedures, resource allocation, and strategic goals for service line growth

• Contribute to research, quality improvement initiatives, and outcomes tracking to demonstrate the effectiveness of integrative primary care

• Mentor clinical and administrative staff in functional medicine approaches and best practices

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree

• License/license-eligible in the state of Ohio

• Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related field

• Certification in Functional Medicine (IFMCP)

• Minimum 3+ years of clinical experience in primary care or related field

• Strong foundation in conventional medicine with demonstrated understanding of diagnostic and treatment protocols

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging leaders, coworkers, direct reports, and patients with professionalism and clarity.

• Demonstrated ability to promote collaboration and achieve results within interdisciplinary teams.

• Qualify for a minimum of an academic appointment at the assistant or associate professor level- Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing new clinical service lines or programs

• Background in integrative or holistic medicine approaches

• Experience utilizing electronic health record (EHR) systems to support clinical workflows and documentation

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous medical education and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of functional medicine research and best practices

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams within a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environments

• Experience in an academic medical center preferred

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.