Physician - Integrative Medicine

Physician Opportunities in Integrative and Lifestyle, Functional, and Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

Cleveland Clinic Department of Wellness and Preventive Medicine Northeast Ohio The Cleveland Clinic Department of Wellness and Preventive Medicine seeks physicians with expertise in integrative and lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, or osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine (ONMM) to join our collaborative team in Northeast Ohio. We welcome candidates whose experience and interests align with one or more of these areas.

Our physicians provide personalized, evidence-informed care that supports physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health. Successful candidates will help patients prevent and manage chronic disease, improve function, and enhance quality of life while contributing to clinical education, program development, and the advancement of whole-person care.

Clinical responsibilities will align with each physicians training, qualifications, and practice focus within the Center for Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine, Center for Functional Medicine, or ONMM section.

Clinical Responsibilities

Build and maintain a patient-centered practice, providing comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and follow-up within the physicians area of expertise.

Develop individualized care plans that incorporate appropriate medical treatment, nutrition, physical activity, behavior change, and evidence-informed nonpharmacologic approaches.

Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, dietitians, health coaches, behavioral health professionals, and other department clinicians to coordinate care.

Develop relationships with referring clinicians within Cleveland Clinic and the broader community.

Participate in shared medical appointments, patient education, and virtual care as appropriate to the clinical role.

Work with clinical and administrative leaders to improve access, patient experience, clinical workflows, documentation, and quality of care.

Maintain timely, accurate documentation and coding; uphold patient confidentiality; and follow Cleveland Clinic policies and professional standards.

Supervise and mentor advanced practice providers and other clinicians as assigned.

Physicians practicing integrative and lifestyle medicine will combine conventional medical care with evidence-informed complementary approaches and lifestyle interventions for prevention, wellness, and chronic disease management.

Physicians practicing functional medicine will provide individualized, systems-based assessment and treatment, considering factors contributing to chronic illness and collaborating with the multidisciplinary functional medicine team.

ONMM physicians will provide outpatient care and inpatient consultation at South Pointe Hospital as assigned, using osteopathic assessment and a broad range of osteopathic manipulative treatment techniques. They will also serve as faculty in the Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Residency Program.

Education and Professional Development

Physicians will contribute to the education of medical students, residents, fellows, colleagues, and patients within their areas of expertise. Additional opportunities include clinical program development, community education, quality improvement, and scholarly activity.

Successful candidates are encouraged to pursue academic appointments, as appropriate to qualifications and role, through Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. We value the health, well-being, and professional development of our staff and encourage participation in continuing education and faculty development.

Qualifications

All candidates

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.

Unrestricted Ohio medical license and current DEA registration.

National Provider Identifier.

Board certification or eligibility appropriate to the clinical role, as outlined below.

Strong communication skills, sound clinical judgment, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to collaborative care.

Commitment to evidence-informed practice, patient safety, education, and continuous improvement.

Experience with Epic is preferred.

Integrative and lifestyle medicine candidates

Clinical experience in integrative medicine and/or lifestyle medicine.

Certification in integrative medicine and/or lifestyle medicine; candidates progressing toward certification with relevant clinical experience will be considered.

Active ABMS, AOA, or ABPS board certification.

Functional medicine candidates

Relevant integrative or functional medicine clinical experience.

Functional Medicine Certified Professional-Medical (FMCP-M) certification through the International Board of Functional Medicine Certification (IBFMC), or the predecessor IFM Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) credential. Candidates progressing toward certification with relevant clinical experience will also be considered.

Active ABMS or ABPS board certification.

ONMM candidates

AOBNMM or equivalent ONMM board certification or eligibility.

Basic cranial course certification through SCTF, OCA, or an equivalent AOBNMM-approved course.

Experience providing osteopathic manipulative treatment across a diverse patient population, including pediatric, adult, and obstetric patients.

Interest in teaching and scholarly activity; previous clinical research experience is preferred.

Candidates need to meet the qualifications for their intended area of practice. Certification in all three areas is not required.

About the Department

The Department of Wellness and Preventive Medicine, within Cleveland Clinics Primary Care Institute, defines wellness as the active pursuit of optimal physical, emotional, social,

and spiritual health. More than 90 clinicians serve patients at locations across Northeast Ohio.

Our 11 service lines include integrative and lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine, chiropractic medicine, acupuncture, massage therapy, holistic psychotherapy, nutrition, culinary medicine, health coaching, and yoga. The department also houses the Center for Research and Training, which studies the effectiveness, safety, and implementation of approaches to prevention and healing.

Our mission is to advance patient, caregiver, community, and organizational wellness across Cleveland Clinic. We prioritize evidence-informed medicine and wellness for everyone.

Application

Interested physicians should submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter identifying their area or areas of interest and describing relevant clinical experience, training, and educational or scholarly interests.

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.