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 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 persontheir experiences stressors environment lifestyle and goals. You will take a curious collaborative stance as you explore the factors influencing each patients 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 HoagOrange Countys most trusted health systemyou 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 patients 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 patients 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 patients 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
Required Experience:
IC