Physician (MD/DO) – Functional Medicine Opportunity with Hoag Health

We are seeking an energetic, team-oriented Primary Care Physician to join the growing Functional Medicine practice within Hoag Concierge Medicine. Our care model limits the number of patients per provider, allowing each of our physicians to develop a deep relationship with their patients and provide an elevated level of clinical care and practice management. In addition to caring for patients, you will work with them as they reset their lifestyle, build and maintain long-term positive health habits, and continue their journey of wellness. We have been voted the #1 most trusted and respected hospital system in Orange County six years in a row and would like you to be part of our ongoing journey to provide the best possible care to the communities we serve!

Position Details and Requirements:

• Responsible for providing primary care to a limited patient panel including individualized prevention, treatment planning, coordination of care, and overall wellness
• Energetic self-starter who can work independently and contribute to a team environment delivering the highest quality of medical care in a five-star service environment
• Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
• Diagnosing and treating acute illnesses as well as managing chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes
• Prescribing or administering medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury
• Explaining procedures and discussing test results or prescribed treatments with patients
• Monitoring patients’ conditions and progress, and re-evaluating treatments, as necessary
• Providing health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention
• Immunizing patients against preventable diseases
• Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests, and/or treatments prescribed, and test results
• Referring patients to other medical specialists, when necessary
• Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care
• Preparing official health documents or records, when necessary
• Conducting research into the testing and development of new medications, methods of treatment, or procedures to prevent or control illness, disease, or injury
• High EQ and ability to communicate effectively with patients and their families
• Partner with a multidisciplinary team of exercise physiologists and health coaches to build personalized wellness programs for patients
• Contribute to the innovative, learning culture of the group and practice
• We have an inclusive bottom-up approach, including all members of the team in the patient’s care plan.
• Speaking engagements, opportunities to write and lecture within the community about health-related topics