Consulting Medical Advisor

About This Role

This non-clinical, consultative role supports The Health Institute’s mission by ensuring the compliant use of functional testing and providing high-level advisory support for coaching programs. The advisor reviews test results for safety, participates in the Clinical Advisory Board, and facilitates internal training sessions for wellness professionals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the ordering physician for approved functional labs (GI-MAP, DUTCH, OAT)
• Review functional testing results for safety screening and pattern recognition
• Participate in the Clinical Advisory Board to advise on protocols, escalated case themes, and practitioner education
• Facilitate internal training sessions for coaches and practitioners on functional wellness topics
• Support curriculum development and scope-aligned training
• Recommend referrals when medical evaluation is needed
• Ensure compliance with clinical and legal standards
• Consult on practitioner-escalated case patterns
• Provide written recommendations or reviews as needed
• Serve as a resource for health coaches

Requirements

• MD with advanced functional or integrative medicine training
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in functional medicine
• Experience leading training or facilitation sessions for wellness professionals
• Familiarity with GI-MAP, DUTCH, OAT, and similar testing
• Understanding of health coach scope of practice
• Excellent communication and educational skills
• Active medical license
• Appropriate liability insurance

Qualifications

• MD with advanced functional or integrative medicine training
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in functional medicine

Skills

* Required skills