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The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center seek an exceptional Functional Medicine Physician to join our Center for Integrative Health, practice functional medicine, and lead the development of an innovative integrative primary care service line. The Center for Integrative Healths vision for this new service line is to strengthen collaborations with specialties, including, but not limited to, Oncology, Long COVID, Womens Health, Neurology, etc. This is a hybrid role combining clinical practice with strategic administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate will take a patient-centered, individualized, and science-based approach to address the root causes of chronic disease rather than managing isolated symptoms. This role combines 60% clinical practice with 40% strategic administrative responsibilities.

Opportunity Overview
The Center for Integrative Health at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is a nationally recognized leader in evidence-based integrative medicine, dedicated to advancing whole-person care through clinical services, education, and research. As part of one of the nations largest academic health systems, the center brings together conventional medicine and complementary therapies to support optimal health and well-being across the lifespan.

Our multidisciplinary team provides a comprehensive suite of integrative services, including acupuncture, chiropractic care, functional and lifestyle medicine, integrative nutrition, osteopathic manipulative treatment, mind-body medicine, massage therapy, and personalized wellness consultations. These services are grounded in scientific evidence and designed to work in partnership with traditional medical care to address the physical, emotional, and behavioral contributors to health.

In addition to clinical care, the Center for Integrative Health plays a vital role in education and innovation. The program trains medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing clinicians in integrative health principles. It actively collaborates with campus and community partners to promote preventive care and research-driven wellness initiatives. Flagship programs, such as Mindfulness in Motion, reflect the Centers commitment to developing scalable interventions that improve patient outcomes, reduce stress, and enhance overall resilience.

With a mission rooted in holistic, patient-centered care, the Center for Integrative Health is advancing the future of integrative medicine in an academic environmentbringing together expert clinicians, researchers, educators, and innovators to transform how health and healing are delivered.

Position Overview
Clinical Responsibilities
The clinical component (60%) focuses on direct patient care and comprehensive health management. Responsibilities of this component include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct through patient evaluations, including detailed health histories, physical examinations, and advanced diagnostic testing to assess overall health status and identify underlying causes of disease
• Develop personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that integrate conventional medicine with complementary approaches such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep optimization, and lifestyle modification
• Diagnose and manage patients with chronic illnesses, including heart disease, metabolic disorders, autoimmune conditions, and other complex health issues
• Provide patient education regarding their conditions and treatment options, empowering patients to make informed decisions about their health
• Adapt treatment plans based on individual patient needs, goals, and response to interventions, demonstrating flexibility in clinical decision-making
• Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date patient records to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers and clinical support staff to deliver integrated, coordinated care

Administrative Responsibilities
The administrative component (40%) focuses on building and establishing the new integrative primary care service line. Responsibilities of this component include, but are not limited to:

• Practice Functional Medicine and lead the development of an integrative primary care service line
• Develop clinical protocols and evidence-based guidelines for the integrative primary care service line with the design of a financial model that can be sustainable over time
• Design and implement comprehensive patient assessment and treatment frameworks that combine functional medicine principles with conventional medical standards
• Manage administrative tasks, including scheduling, patient record management, and communication with patients and referring providers
• Oversee quality assurance and patient satisfaction metrics for the new service line
• Participate in staff training and education to ensure consistent delivery of functional medicine principles across the team
• Collaborate with center leadership to establish operational procedures, resource allocation, and strategic goals for service line growth
• Contribute to research, quality improvement initiatives, and outcomes tracking to demonstrate the effectiveness of integrative primary care
• Mentor clinical and administrative staff in functional medicine approaches and best practices

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• License/license-eligible in the state of Ohio
• Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related field
• Certification in Functional Medicine (IFMCP)
• Minimum 3+ years of clinical experience in primary care or related field
• Strong foundation in conventional medicine with demonstrated understanding of diagnostic and treatment protocols
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging leaders, coworkers, direct reports, and patients with professionalism and clarity.
• Demonstrated ability to promote collaboration and achieve results within interdisciplinary teams.
• Qualify for a minimum of an academic appointment at the assistant or associate professor level- Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing new clinical service lines or programs
• Background in integrative or holistic medicine approaches
• Experience utilizing electronic health record (EHR) systems to support clinical workflows and documentation
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous medical education and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of functional medicine research and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams within a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environments
• Experience in an academic medical center preferred

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday [click this link to apply]. Application materials must include a cover letter and a Curriculum Vitae. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to:  Maryanna Klatt, PhD | Director, Center for Integrative Health
                            c/o Tiffany Bauman, MBA | Physician and Faculty Recruitment, Tiffany.Bauman@osumc.edu

Faculty Defined
Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical, and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their primary career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, which may also include teaching and/or research. ?
Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD, DO, or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.?
Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.?

The Ohio State University College of Medicine
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 20252026 U.S. News & World Report Best Medical Schools list, it ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. It also remains in Tier 2 for primary care, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum. Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the college continues to advance its mission of education, discovery, and community impact. With more than 2,700 faculty across 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments, and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Ohio State is shaping the future of academic medicine - locally, nationally, and globally.

The Wexner Medical Center
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library, and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to celebrate our 33rd consecutive year ranked on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has nine nationally ranked specialties out of 15, and four are selected as high performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 17 out of 22 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, arrhythmia, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer, spinal fusion, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

Our new hospital tower, scheduled to open in 2026, is the largest single-facility project ever undertaken at Ohio State. Its designed to enhance a unified Ohio State Wexner Medical Center campus, providing world-class patient care, leading-edge research, and outstanding clinical training.

• 820 large, private rooms to elevate patient-centered care, nearly doubling the number of beds we have today
  Enhanced connections between the new inpatient hospital and the OSUCCC James
  More than half an acre of terrace space and a quarter acre of green space for a small park
  148 additional beds for patients of the OSUCCC James
  51 neonatal intensive care unit bassinets
  State-of-the-art diagnostic, treatment and inpatient service areas; imaging; operating rooms; and critical care and 
        medical/surgical beds

The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies.  Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Columbus, Ohio
Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational oppo