Concierge Physician - BlueWave Medicine

Concierge Medicine Physician Job Opportunity

BlueWave Medicine is a Sausalito-based concierge medicine primary care practice specializing in functional, integrative, and lifestyle medicine. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the right physician to join our thriving medical practice that provides high-touch comprehensive and exceptional patient care. We recognize the importance of walking our talk. We believe in going the extra mile to help our employees live a high quality of life. Our practice prides itself in providing proactive and highly individualized primary care, along with creating a positive, engaging, and fun work environment.

We’re located at the Healing Arts Center at Cavallo Point Lodge, at the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge within 80,000 acres of the Golden Gate Recreational Area national park. Located 10 minutes from San Francisco, we provide our employees with excellent compensation and benefits, support lifelong learning opportunities, and recognize that quality of life is foundational to the success of our growing practice.

At BlueWave Medicine, we have established a new category in concierge medicine. Our model is a first-in-class concierge medicine practice rooted in functional, integrative, tech-enabled, and precision-based medical care. We offer Medicine 3.0 care: proactive, participatory, and preventive. Our physician-led teams use a team-based model to leverage improved outcomes including our nutritionists, personal trainers, health coaches, acupuncturist, bodyworkers, psychotherapists, yoga therapists, and others. We offer highly developed and preferred partnerships with elite academic medical centers such as UCSF and Stanford Health, as well as prioritized relationships with curated local specialists and top specialists globally by sub-specialty. The net result is personalized, compassionate, evidence-based, longitudinal, and results-oriented care.

We seek a board-certified internal medicine or family medicine physician interested in joining our thriving medical practice. We offer exceptional salary and benefits, room for professional growth and contribution, and an opportunity to join a growing team of compelling health care professionals.

To apply, please provide a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and either a 60-second video or 250 word essay about your interest in longevity and this position to Donna@BlueWaveMedicine.com. Please see details below about the position and visit our website to learn more about the practice.

Who are we looking for?

An exceptional physician who is passionate about joining a best-in-class concierge medical practice with opportunities for management and ownership.

You will be responsible for providing primary care services rooted in precision medicine, functional medicine, longevity, and integrative health. You will collaborate and lead a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals to deliver integrative medical care that combines conventional and lifestyle medicine approaches to health and well being.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• 3+ years’ experience as a physician (MD or DO)
• Medical degree and residency training from accredited and top tier institutions
• Board certification in a relevant specialty
• Experience and excellence in primary care
• Valid California Physician license
• Curiosity and passion for functional medicine and integrative healthcare
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (including active listening, inductive reasoning skills, and remaining open to ideas and learning new things)
• Strong conventional medical diagnostic skills and preferably trained in other diagnostic approaches
• Enthusiasm for working in team-based environments
• Exceptional emotional intelligence including emotional regulation and co-regulation
• Empathy, compassion, and a patient-centered approach
• Proven track record of providing extraordinary customer service
• Autonomous, responsible, and proactive – exceptional professional, poise, and sophistication are a must
• Enthusiastic and passion for our mission
• Tenacity to follow through and close the loop on both quick and long-tail responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

• Well versed in practicing precision-based integrative primary care (inclusive of functional medicine and/or lifestyle medicine).
• Additional training:
• Board certification in Integrative Medicine
• Institute for Functional Medicine certification or comparable training
• American College of Lifestyle Medicine certification
• Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, mind-body medicine, etc.
• Advanced computer literacy, primarily with Apple computers, and tech-savvy comfortableness working in a paperless environment (EHR enabled)
• Exceptional ability to multi-task and properly self-prioritize, with efficiency and high productivity
• Adept with technology applications and services

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively with the medical director, medical staff, and front/back-office administrative staff within the context and scope of practice for a physician
• Cross coverage of patients during physician owner travel.
• Physician lead and collaborator with your ‘patient care pod’ which is inclusive of your designated medical assistant and patient care navigator. 
• Typical primary care physician responsibilities including:
• Interview and examine patients
• Assess patients current and ongoing health
• Order and interpret lab and test results
• Make initial and ongoing diagnoses
• Determine and document initial and revised patient plans of care
• Prescribe medication and nutritional supplements as needed
• Offer education, encouragement, and support to patients
• Update patient records in the practice’s electronic health records platform
• Work closely with team members to optimize the patient care experience

REQUIRED SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive initial and follow-up healthcare evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound clinical judgment, including consulting with other practice physicians, and external specialists.
• Demonstrated ability to always act in the best interest of the patient and to help patients make informed decisions related to their healthcare
• Ability to accurately code patient visits and provide thorough documentation using an electronic health records system
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic phlebotomy procedures and tasks
• Demonstrated ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient information according to federal, state, and practice guidelines and regulations
• Proficient at researching, understanding, and adapting to medical office protocols
• Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel, email, and electronic health records software

COMPENSATION

• A competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and skills
• 401(k) with a match (up to 3% of salary) and profit sharing
• Robust health benefits
• 4 weeks of paid time off
• 10 paid holidays off & 1 floating holiday
• most important: as a concierge physician much more time to provide outstanding care for patients and work with great colleagues!

CONTACT

Donna Morimoto Donna@BlueWaveMedicine.com - please provide a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and either a 60-second video or 250 word essay about your interest in longevity and this position.