About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join Akido’s Street Medicine team in San Francisco Bay Area and help redefine how healthcare is delivered to the most vulnerable populations. Street Medicine is rapidly becoming a specialty of its own, and at Akido you’ll be at the forefront of this change, combining hands-on care with our AI-driven tools. This is a unique opportunity for an NP who values compassion, thrives in dynamic environments, and wants to make a measurable impact beyond the walls of traditional healthcare.

As a key member of our clinical team, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based care in ambulatory and community-based settings, working alongside physicians, nurses, and care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. At this time, we are only considering clinicians with prior experience; new graduates are not eligible.

What You’ll Do

• Provide frontline care to patients experiencing homelessness, behavioral health challenges, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and complex chronic conditions, including patients transitioning from incarceration.
• Manage diverse patient panels by delivering acute, chronic, and preventative care directly in the field.
• Conduct patient assessments, gather histories, perform physical exams, order and interpret diagnostics, and prescribe treatment in accordance with NP scope of practice and state regulations.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and the broader care team to address atypical and complex patient cases, while exercising independent clinical judgment within scope of practice.
• Design and implement care plans that support patients as they work toward stability and improved health outcomes.
• Collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team — physicians, nurses, social workers, outreach staff — to prioritize and coordinate care.
• Document all encounters to maintain accurate, up-to-date records for continuity of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who You Are:

• 2+ years of experience with and comfort working with CalAIM populations of focus (people experiencing homelessness, adults with SMI/SUD, adults transitioning from incarceration, adults with complex medical needs).
• Experience providing clinical care in street medicine or related settings (e.g., homeless shelters, outreach programs), with strong familiarity with Bay Area resources for underserved populations.
• Strong familiarity with San Francisco Bay Area resources, including medical, social, and community services for underserved populations.
• Comfortable providing direct care in outdoor, field-based settings under dynamic and unpredictable conditions.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to understand and adjust effectively to patients’ needs and the surrounding community, while working collaboratively with members of the healthcare team and the street-medicine professional network.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of work time: Valid CA Driver’s License, reliable and insured vehicle.
• Ability to maintain independent clinical judgment within scope of practice and regulations, while recognizing when to involve a physician or other specialists.
• Ability to lead, prioritize, and analyze clinical workflows, objectives, and team goals.
• Ability to direct and coordinate clinical support staff.

License, Certification, and Registration Requirements

• Active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Active California Nurse Practitioner certification
• National Nurse Practitioner board certification (AANP or ANCC)
• California Furnishing Number
• DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain)
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse and underserved populations
• Familiarity with value-based care models and team-based practice
• Bilingual abilities (Spanish or other languages)
• Bay Area residents preferred

Why Join Us

• Clinical autonomy supported by a collaborative care team and advanced technology
• Competitive compensation with performance support and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to impact the health of diverse populations in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization

Physical Demands

Most work will be in the field working with CalAIM populations (people experiencing homelessness, adults with SMI/SUD, adults transitioning from incarceration, adults with complex medical needs). This role will likely require substantial walking, standing, sitting in a car, and driving in various weather conditions.

Akido Labs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about appropriate employment opportunities.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Physician Associate (Physician Assistant) to join Akido’s Street Medicine team in *San Francisco Bay Area and help redefine how healthcare is delivered to the most vulnerable populations. Street Medicine is rapidly becoming a specialty of its own, and at Akido you’ll be at the forefront of this change and combining hands-on care with our AI driven tools. This is a unique opportunity for a PA who values compassion, thrives in dynamic environments, and wants to make a measurable impact beyond the walls of traditional healthcare.

As a key member of our clinical team, you will provide high‑quality, evidence‑based care in ambulatory and community‑based settings, working alongside physicians, nurses, and care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. At this time, we are only considering clinicians with prior experience; new graduates are not eligible.

What You’ll Do

• Provide frontline care to patients experiencing homelessness, behavioral health challenges, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and complex chronic conditions, including patients transitioning from incarceration.
• Manage diverse patient panels by delivering acute, chronic and preventative care directly in the field,
• Conduct patient assessment, gather histories, perform physical exams, order and interpret diagnostics, and prescribe treatment under physician supervision.
• Report to the supervising physician, working closely to address atypical and complex patient cases, while exercising independent judgement within state regulations and scope of practice.
• Design and implement care plans that support patients as they work toward stability and improved health outcomes.
• Collaborate daily with multidisciplinary team – physician, nurses, social workers, outreach staff to prioritize and coordinate care.
• Document all encounters to maintain accurate, up-to-date records for continuity of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who You Are:

• 2+ years of experience with and comfort working with CalAIM populations of focus (people experiencing homelessness, adults with SMI/SUD, adults transitioning from incarceration, adults with complex medical needs).
• Experience providing clinical care in street medicine or related settings (e.g., homeless shelters, outreach programs), with strong familiarity with Bay Area resources for underserved populations.
• Strong familiarity with San Francisco Bay Area resources, including medical, social, and community services for underserved populations.
• Comfortable providing direct care in outdoor, field-based settings, under dynamic and unpredictable conditions.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to understand and adjust effectively to patients’ needs and the surrounding community, while working collaboratively with members of the health care team, and the street-medicine professional network.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of work time: Valid CA Driver’s License, reliable and insured vehicle
• Ability to maintain independent clinical judgement within scope of practice and regulations, while recognizing when to involve a physician.
• Ability to lead, prioritize and analyze clinical workflows, objectives and team goals.
• Ability to direct and coordinate clinical support staff.

License, Certification, and Registration Requirements:

• Active, unrestricted California Physician Assistant License by the time of hire
• Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certificate Exam
• National Provider Identifier #
• DEA #
• Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
• Familiarity with value‑based care models and team‑based practice.
• Bilingual abilities (Spanish or other languages).
• Bay Area residents preferred.

Why Join Us

• Clinical autonomy supported by a collaborative care team and advanced technology.
• Competitive compensation with performance support and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to impact the health of diverse populations in a dynamic, growth‑oriented organization.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Vacation Time, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• HSA & FSA Options
• CME Allowance & Paid CME Leave
• Licensure Cost Coverage

Physical Demands:

Most work will be in the field working with CalAIM populations (people experiencing homelessness, adults with SMI/SUD, adults transitioning from incarceration, adults with complex medical needs). Will likely require substantial walking, standing, sitting in a car, and driving in various weather conditions.

Akido Labs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about appropriate employment opportunities.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Physician (MD or DO) to join our Street Medicine Program in the San Francisco Bay Area and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to underserved and unhoused populations. Street Medicine is an emerging specialty, and at Akido you will be at the forefront—combining hands-on clinical care with innovative, AI-driven tools. This role is ideal for a physician who values compassion, thrives in dynamic, community-based environments, and is motivated to make a meaningful impact beyond the walls of traditional healthcare settings.

In this role, you will provide evidence-based medical care in ambulatory and non-traditional settings, working closely with a multidisciplinary care team to address the complex medical and social needs of patients. The position emphasizes direct patient care, community engagement, and continuity of care across diverse environments. At this time, we are only considering clinicians with prior experience; new graduates are not eligible.

What You’ll Do

• Provide frontline care to patients experiencing homelessness, behavioral health challenges, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and complex chronic conditions, including patients transitioning from incarceration.

• Manage diverse patient panels by delivering acute, chronic, preventative, and palliative care directly in the field.

• Conduct patient assessments, gather histories, perform physical exams, order and interpret diagnostics, and prescribe treatment in accordance with California Physician & Surgeon scope of practice.

• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team—including nurses, social workers, and outreach staff—to coordinate care for patients with complex and atypical needs.

• Design and implement care plans that support patients as they work toward stability, improved health outcomes, and symptom management.

• Provide clinical mentorship and guidance to other members of the care team.

• Engage in palliative or specialty-specific care planning for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses.

• Document all encounters to maintain accurate, up-to-date records for continuity of care.

• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• 2+ years of clinical experience providing care to underserved populations, including adults experiencing homelessness, adults with SMI/SUD, adults transitioning from incarceration, or adults with complex medical needs.

• Experience providing care in street medicine or related community-based settings (e.g., homeless shelters, outreach programs).

• Strong familiarity with Bay Area medical, social, and community-based resources for underserved populations.

• Comfortable providing direct care in outdoor, field-based settings under dynamic and unpredictable conditions.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to patients’ needs while collaborating effectively with the care team.

• Ability to travel up to 75% of work time; valid California Driver’s License and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.

• Ability to exercise independent clinical judgment within scope of practice and applicable regulations.

• Ability to support, prioritize, and contribute to clinical workflows and care objectives in collaboration with the care team.

• Preferred: Bay Area residents who are familiar with local neighborhoods, transit, and community partners.

License, Certification, and Registration Requirements

• MD or DO degree

• Active, unrestricted California Physician & Surgeon license

• Board certification or eligibility (see below for specialties)

• DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain)

• National Provider Identifier (NPI) number

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Specialties

• Family Medicine

• Internal Medicine

• Emergency Medicine

• Palliative Care

• Geriatrics

• Addiction Medicine / Pain Management

• Other specialties with experience in underserved or high-risk populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse and underserved populations

• Familiarity with value-based care models and team-based practice

• Bilingual abilities (Spanish or other languages)

Why Join Us

• Clinical autonomy supported by a collaborative care team and advanced technology

• Competitive compensation with performance support and professional development opportunities

• Opportunity to impact the health of diverse populations in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Vacation Time, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays

• Life & AD&D Insurance

• HSA & FSA Options

• CME Allowance & Paid CME Leave

• Licensure Cost Coverage

Physical Demands

Most work will be in the field with CalAIM populations (people experiencing homelessness, adults with SMI/SUD, adults transitioning from incarceration, adults with complex medical needs). This role will likely require substantial walking, standing, sitting in a car, and driving in various weather conditions.

Akido Labs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about appropriate employment opportunities.