Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner - Reversing Alzheimer's & Cognitive Decline

Pave Talent is hiring on behalf of Dr. Heather Sandison, New York Times bestselling author of

Reversing Alzheimer's

and founder of Solcere Health Clinic in San Diego. Her practice has published peer-reviewed research showing 74% of patients improved cognitive function through the Bredesen Protocol (ReCODE). This isn't about managing inevitable decline - this is about reversal.

About Solcere Health Clinic Solcere is San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic and one of only 390 organizations nationwide selected for the CMS GUIDE Model, a groundbreaking federal Medicare program transforming dementia care. The practice currently has 3-6 month waitlists for cash-based patients. This NP position creates a Medicare pathway making life-changing dementia care accessible to families who couldn't otherwise afford it.

Why This Role is Exceptional As the Nurse Practitioner leading the GUIDE Program, you'll provide comprehensive dementia care while receiving world-class mentorship. You'll work directly with Dr. Sandison and receive 3 hours of weekly training from Dr. Dale Bredesen, the physician who created the ReCODE Protocol and pioneered the functional medicine approach to cognitive decline. This is the best mentorship opportunity imaginable in the dementia reversal space. The role offers what most dementia care positions cannot: sustainable workload (8 patients daily vs 18-19 in managed care), meaningful outcomes where patients actually improve, and the infrastructure to comprehensively support both patients and caregivers. Families tell us: "I got my wife back. I got my mom back."

Key Responsibilities Provide dementia assessments and person-centered care plans for Medicare-eligible patients (65+) using Clinical Dementia Rating Scale and Functional Assessment Staging Tool Implement Bredesen Protocol (ReCODE) framework addressing root causes including nutritional deficiencies, infections, toxins, vascular health, and hormonal imbalances See average 8 patients daily (4 days/week) with 30-45 minute comprehensive follow-up visits every 6-12 weeks, building healing relationships where families express profound gratitude Lead CMS GUIDE Model implementation ensuring compliance with federal care delivery domains, quality metrics tracking, and performance-based adjustments Build formal partnerships with respite providers, meal delivery services, transportation organizations, home health agencies, and Area Agencies on Aging to connect patients with essential community resources Participate in weekly case review and training sessions (3 hours total) with Dr. Dale Bredesen and Pacific Neuroscience Institute collaborators Order and interpret comprehensive diagnostic testing (100+ biomarkers) with in-office lab capabilities and LVN support

Required Qualifications Active California Nurse Practitioner license (Family NP, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP, or Acute Care NP) Board certification with ability to bill Medicare from day one Genuine passion for geriatric population - must authentically enjoy working with elderly patients, not just tolerate them Enthusiasm for integrative/functional medicine approaches including nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and root-cause analysis beyond pharmaceuticals (training provided if coming from conventional background)

Preferred Qualifications 3+ years post-licensure experience (new graduates considered with in-house MD supervision available) ReCODE 2.0 Practitioner Training by Dr. Dale Bredesen (employer will pay $2,000 training cost for right candidate) Direct geriatric or dementia care experience in any setting Integrative/functional medicine background (IFM certification, worked at integrative clinics) Bilingual Spanish/English to serve San Diego's diverse population

Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation plus quarterly performance bonuses. Comprehensive benefits include 401(k) with matching up to 4%, health insurance subsidy after 90 days, PTO scaling from 40-80 hours based on tenure, 40 hours sick time annually, and ReCODE 2.0 training paid by employer ($2,000 value). Monday-Friday 9am-5pm schedule (office closes 4pm Fridays) with one full admin day weekly. Remote flexibility (1-2 days/week) negotiable after ramp period for exceptional candidates.

Work Environment & Culture Join a small, phenomenal team at a practice where sustainability for patients, practitioners, and the business is a core value. The structured schedule allows work-life balance while contributing to research that will shape Medicare dementia care policy through 2032. You'll collaborate with Dr. Rachel Heussner (fellow NP trained in this model), dedicated front desk and remote support staff, and health coaches serving motivated, educated families grateful for transformative care.

Ready to lead federal healthcare innovation while learning from world-class mentors? Apply via LinkedIn and Pave Talent will contact qualified candidates within 48-72 hours. This non-confidential search highlights Dr. Sandison's leadership in Alzheimer's reversal - join us in making dementia rare and optional.

Learn more:

www.solcere.com