Physician, Bay Area Street Medicine Focus

Akido•San Francisco, CA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Akido is seeking an experienced Physician (MD or DO) to join its Street Medicine Program in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to underserved and unhoused populations. The position is at the forefront of the emerging Street Medicine specialty, combining hands-on clinical care with AI-driven tools. It is ideal for a physician who values compassion, thrives in dynamic, community-based environments, and is motivated to make a meaningful impact beyond traditional healthcare settings. The role emphasizes direct patient care, community engagement, and continuity of care across diverse environments, providing evidence-based medical care in ambulatory and non-traditional settings, working closely with a multidisciplinary care team to address complex medical and social needs. New graduates are not eligible for this position.

Requirements

MD or DO degree
Active, unrestricted California Physician & Surgeon license
Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Palliative Care, Geriatrics, Addiction Medicine / Pain Management, or other specialties with experience in underserved or high-risk populations.
DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain)
National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
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.

Nice To Haves

Bay Area residents who are familiar with local neighborhoods, transit, and community partners.
Experience working with diverse and underserved populations
Familiarity with value-based care models and team-based practice
Bilingual abilities (Spanish or other languages)

Responsibilities

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.