Part-Time Primary Care Physician (Preventive & Lifestyle Medicine Focus)

Akido•New York, NY

6d•$117 - $137•Hybrid

About The Position

Akido is seeking a Part-Time Physician (MD or DO) for a unique role focused on preventive and lifestyle medicine for independent drivers in New York City. This position is part of the Worker Healthy Living Program (WHLP), a collaboration with the Independent Drivers Guild and the Workers Benefit Fund (WBF). The program aims to help drivers live healthier, longer lives through a focus on food, movement, sleep, stress management, and community. This role blends clinical care with program design, patient connection, and health education. You will be part of a collaborative care team, leading and supporting shared medical visits, guiding patients through lifestyle medicine programs, and providing clinical leadership for group-based care. Beyond direct patient care, you will contribute to shaping the program's operations, refining workflows, advising on clinical protocols, and co-creating a supportive system for both patients and providers. The role utilizes Akido's AI-powered platform to reduce administrative burden and enhance patient care. Telehealth is a core component, with up to 2 days per week of remote work possible, offering flexibility. This is an early-stage opportunity with significant ownership in building and growing the program, ideal for someone energized by ambiguity and experimentation. The program is designed to prevent and manage chronic conditions like obesity, pre-diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, addressing both physical and psychosocial health drivers. This is an opportunity to reimagine primary care for underserved communities.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Minimum 2–4 years of experience in primary care, internal medicine, family medicine, or community-based care
Active New York State medical license
DEA license
Experience serving underserved or marginalized populations
Strong interpersonal, communication, and cross-cultural skills
Comfort working across mobile, field-based, in-person, and telehealth/virtual care settings

Nice To Haves

Experience with lifestyle medicine, preventive care, and chronic disease management
Background in community health, mobile medicine, or value-based care models
Familiarity with group medical visits or team-based care
Bilingual
Interest in digital health and openness to adopting AI-enabled clinical tools
Lived experience that reflects the communities we serve
Experience working in a start-up environment

Responsibilities

Provide primary care services to program participants
Lead and support group medical visits focused on the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine including nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management
Collaborate closely with advanced practice clinicians, dietitians, health coaches, and social workers to deliver whole-person care
Oversee chronic disease prevention and management strategies for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and hyperlipidemia
Help design, refine, and scale clinical workflows that make care more accessible, sustainable, and patient-centered
Support implementation and optimization of digital and AI-enabled tools to track progress, streamline communication, and improve outcomes
Pilot new models of outreach, mobile care delivery, and community-based primary care
Deliver care through a hybrid model: in-person clinic days supplemented by up to 2 remote telehealth days per week
Serve as a trusted clinical presence at community events and enrollment activations
Provide real-time feedback on patient-facing tools, educational content, and engagement strategies
Contribute clinical insight to the design and deployment of AI-enabled tools that support clinical decision-making