Job Description

Opportunity Information

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible physician to join its Integrative Medicine team with a dedicated focus on pediatric patients. The ideal candidate will combine a strong pediatric foundation with fellowship training in Integrative Medicine and functional medicine expertise. This physician will provide thoughtful, evidence-informed, patient- and family-centered care for children and adolescents with complex or chronic concerns.

• Provide comprehensive pediatric integrative medicine consultations and longitudinal care.
• Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with gastrointestinal concerns, mental health conditions, and autism spectrum-related conditions within the scope of the physician’s training and credentials.
• Integrate conventional pediatric care with evidence-informed complementary and functional medicine approaches.
• Counsel patients and families regarding supplements, including appropriate use, safety, interactions, and monitoring.
• Apply knowledge of functional medicine testing, including stool microbiome testing, genomic testing, and urine organic acid testing, when clinically appropriate.
• Collaborate with patient’s care team.
• Use a trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and family-centered approach.
• Contribute to the development of pediatric integrative medicine services and educational resources.
• Participate in or help develop shared medical appointments or group visits when appropriate.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with eligibility for medical licensure in California.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatrics.
• Completion of fellowship training in Integrative Medicine.
• Training and demonstrated experience in functional medicine.
• At least two years of clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of supplements and functional medicine testing relevant to pediatric care.
• Comfort caring for pediatric patients with gastrointestinal, mental health, and autism spectrum-related conditions.
• Commitment to collaborative, evidence-informed, and patient- and family-centered care.
• Preferred Experience and Skills:
• Completion of advanced training in pediatric integrative medicine, such as Pediatric Integrative medicine Scholars Program or comparable training.
• Experience working within a multispecialty medical group.
• Experience with interdisciplinary care planning for children with complex or chronic conditions.
• Experience developing group visits, shared medical appointments, or patient and caregiver education programs.

Join Us and Enjoy

• Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus.
• Shareholder eligibility after two years.
• Competitive, production-based income for shareholders.
• Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals that support work-life balance.
• Relocation allowance.
• Generous benefits package.
• 401(k), cash-balance retirement plan, and health savings account options.

Organization Details

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is one of the largest multispecialty medical groups in the country, with more than 2,800 clinicians across 40+ specialties practicing throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in quality of care, innovation, and leadership. Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization that provides operational and administrative support, including advanced technology that enables physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Community Information

San Carlos,"The City of Good Living," is located in the center of the San Francisco Bay Area and has everything at its doorstep. San Francisco is 25 miles north and San Jose is 25 miles south. San Carlos boasts an ideal climate, good government, an outstanding school system, attractive residential areas, a fine shopping district, excellent restaurants, a modern industrial and commercial area and plenty of open space. As part of the northern end of Silicon Valley, San Carlos hosts several technology companies and is the address of many of the West Coast's biotech and medical instrumentation firms. You'll find friendly, involved people here and an inviting community atmosphere.

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