Functional Medicine, Brain Health & Longevity Nurse Practitioner

Position at a Glance

• Location: Asheville, North Carolina (hybrid: in-person + telemedicine)
• Schedule: One in-office clinical day and one telemedicine day per week to start, with opportunities to grow
• Position type: Part-time initially, anticipated W-2 employee position
• Clinical focus: Brain health, longevity, hormone optimization, and whole-person medicine
• Team: Physician-led, multidisciplinary, mission-driven

Join Us in Reimagining Healthcare

Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner who loves functional medicine, values meaningful patient relationships, and wants to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven practice?

At Caring for the Body, we believe medicine should be deeply personal, intellectually rigorous, compassionate, and focused on helping people flourish.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team, with a particular emphasis on brain health, longevity, hormone optimization, and whole-person medicine.

This is an opportunity to practice thoughtful, relationship-centered medicine in an environment that values clinical excellence, collaboration, lifelong learning, and meaningful work.

About Caring for the Body

Founded in 2019 by Dr. Cynthia Libert, Caring for the Body is a physician-led functional and integrative medicine practice based in Asheville, North Carolina.

Our mission is to help individuals address the root causes of chronic illness, optimize brain health, maximize healthspan, and flourish in life, body, mind, and spirit.

We integrate evidence-informed functional medicine, advanced diagnostic testing, lifestyle medicine, and personalized coaching within a relationship-centered, membership-based model of care.

Our clinical philosophy combines scientific excellence with compassion, humility, and integrity. Guided by the Golden Rule and faith-inspired values, we strive to create a sanctuary of healing and hope for people from all backgrounds.

We are equally committed to building a healthy, supportive organization where our patients and team members can flourish.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in functional and integrative medicine who enjoys working with motivated adults seeking personalized, preventive, and restorative healthcare.

Our patients frequently seek care for:

• Brain health optimization and cognitive decline prevention
• Healthy aging, longevity, and preventive medicine
• Perimenopause, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy
• Thyroid disorders and hormonal imbalances
• Gut health and microbiome-related concerns
• Cardiometabolic health and insulin resistance
• Chronic inflammation and complex health concerns
• Mood, stress, and emotional well-being
• Lifestyle medicine and healthspan optimization

The ideal candidate is clinically confident, intellectually curious, emotionally mature, and passionate about helping patients understand and improve their health.

We are especially interested in someone who enjoys patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the opportunity to contribute to a growing practice.

Schedule and Work Structure

The anticipated initial schedule is:

• One in-office clinical day per week in Asheville, North Carolina
• One telemedicine clinical day per week
• Opportunities to increase clinical time as the practice grows

Future growth will be based on patient demand, practitioner interest, organizational needs, and mutual fit.

We anticipate this will be a W-2 employee position.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive, personalized functional and integrative medicine care to adult patients.
• Develop thoughtful treatment plans using a root-cause, systems-oriented approach.
• Interpret conventional and advanced laboratory testing in the context of each patient's clinical presentation and current evidence.
• Integrate evidence-informed lifestyle, nutritional, and appropriate medical interventions.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and multidisciplinary team on complex patient cases.
• Participate in structured clinical case review and collaborative care meetings.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and uphold high standards of professional practice.

Patient Education and Empowerment

• Help patients understand complex medical information with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
• Encourage sustainable lifestyle changes and meaningful patient engagement.
• Support patients in developing the knowledge and practical skills needed to improve their long-term health.
• Contribute to patient educational resources and practice initiatives.

Public Education and Community Engagement

We are especially interested in a practitioner who enjoys sharing knowledge and engaging with the broader community. Depending on the candidate's interests and experience, opportunities may include:

• Educational webinars and workshops
• Community health presentations and speaking engagements
• Podcast participation
• Newsletter articles and educational content
• Patient seminars and group education
• Outreach events and professional collaborations

Team Collaboration and Practice Development

• Work collaboratively with physicians, health coaches, patient care coordinators, and administrative team members.
• Communicate with professionalism, kindness, and respect.
• Contribute to a positive, solution-oriented team culture.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning and practice improvement.
• Support the thoughtful growth and development of our patient-centered care model.

Qualifications

Required

• Nurse Practitioner licensure, or eligibility for licensure and authorization to practice in North Carolina
• Prior clinical experience in functional and/or integrative medicine
• Strong independent clinical assessment and reasoning skills
• Excellent interpersonal, educational, and communication abilities
• Comfort managing complex clinical presentations with appropriate collaboration
• High standards of professionalism, ethical judgment, and clinical integrity
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Strongly Preferred

• Active North Carolina Nurse Practitioner licensure
• Additional licensure or eligibility in South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, or Florida
• Formal functional medicine training or certification, including IFM training
• Experience in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, menopause management, and thyroid care
• Experience in gut health, cardiometabolic medicine, and preventive care
• Knowledge of cognitive health, neurodegenerative disease prevention, and longevity medicine
• Experience in patient education, public speaking, or community engagement
• Interest in contributing to practice development and educational outreach

Who Will Thrive Here?

We believe the right person is just as important as the right clinical skill set.

Compassionate and Relational

You genuinely care about people, listen deeply, and value the trust that develops through meaningful patient relationships.

Intellectually Curious

You enjoy asking thoughtful questions, staying current with emerging research, and continually deepening your clinical knowledge.

Clinically Confident and Humble

You bring strong clinical judgment while recognizing the value of collaboration, feedback, and lifelong learning.

A Creative Problem Solver

You approach complex challenges with persistence, curiosity, and a willingness to think critically.

An Excellent Communicator

You can make complex medical concepts understandable and inspire patients to participate actively in their care.

Collaborative and Growth-Minded

You value teamwork, welcome opportunities for professional development, and enjoy contributing to a purposeful organization.

Above all, you are drawn to medicine that combines scientific rigor with warmth, wisdom, and genuine human connection.

Our Clinical and Cultural Philosophy

At Caring for the Body, we are committed to becoming a team of compassionate caregivers, relentless problem solvers, and informed, inspired communicators.

We believe excellent medicine should be evidence-informed, individualized, deeply relational, and grounded in integrity.

We value practitioners who combine sophistication with humility, warmth with professionalism, and clinical autonomy with meaningful collaboration.

We also recognize that sustainable healthcare requires caring for the people who provide it. Our aspiration is to cultivate a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and inspired to contribute their unique gifts.

We believe that when our team members flourish, our patients benefit, too.

Compensation and Professional Growth

Our anticipated compensation structure includes:

• Competitive base compensation based on qualifications and experience
• Opportunity for incentive-based compensation as the role develops
• Multidisciplinary clinical collaboration and professional support
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• Potential for increased clinical responsibilities and long-term growth within the organization

Specific compensation arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.

We are seeking a colleague who is interested in building meaningful, sustainable work over time rather than simply filling a clinical position.

Location

This position is based in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, with a hybrid schedule combining in-person and telemedicine clinical care.

Local candidates, or those interested in relocating to the Asheville area, are strongly preferred because of the collaborative and community-oriented nature of the role.

How to Apply

If this opportunity resonates with your professional interests and personal values, we would love to hear from you. Please email the following:

1. Your current CV or resume
2. A brief cover letter describing your interest in Caring for the Body
3. A summary of your functional and integrative medicine experience and training
4. Your current state licensure information
5. Any relevant patient education, speaking, or public engagement experience

Send applications to: help@caringforthebody.org
Email subject: Functional Medicine NP Application – Your Name

A Meaningful Opportunity to Make a Difference

This position is about more than expanding clinical services. It is an invitation to help shape the future of a practice dedicated to thoughtful medicine, compassionate relationships, and whole-person flourishing.

We are looking for a colleague who shares our commitment to excellence, brings genuine warmth to patient care, and finds purpose in helping others live healthier, more vibrant lives.

If that sounds like you, we would be delighted to connect.