Functional Medicine Physician - Irvine, CA

Description 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 Medicine. In 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 person—their experiences, stressors, environment, lifestyle, and goals. You will take a curious, collaborative stance as you explore the factors influencing each patient’s 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 Hoag—Orange County’s most trusted health system—you will contribute to a culture that prioritizes trust, presence, and the highest commitment to the people and communities we serve.

Details

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• 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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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