Nurse Practitioner | LA Street Medicine
Company: Akido
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Akido builds AI-powered doctors
. Akido is the first AI-native care provider, combining
cutting-edge technology with a nationwide medical network to
address America's physician shortage and make exceptional
healthcare universal. Its AI empowers doctors to deliver faster,
more accurate, and more compassionate care. Serving 500K patients
across California, Rhode Island, and New York, Akido offers primary
and specialty care in 26 specialties—from serving unhoused
communities in Los Angeles to ride-share drivers in New York.
Founded in 2015 (YC W15), Akido is expanding its risk-bearing care
models and scaling ScopeAI, its breakthrough clinical AI platform.
Read more about Akido's $60M Series B. More info at Akidolabs.com.
The Opportunity We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join
Akido's Street Medicine team in Los Angeles County 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 Nurse Practitioner who values compassion, thrives
in dynamic environments, and wants to make a measurable impact
beyond the walls of traditional healthcare. Candidates with
experience and/or interest in public health, home care, social work
or other outpatient experience working with vulnerable populations
are particularly well suited for this role. 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. Who You Are
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 Preferred qualifications:
Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred 1 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). License, certification, and registration
requirements: Active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner
Certificate by the time of hire Nurse Practitioner Furnishing
Number (California) Nurse Practitioner National Certificate
Registered Nurse License (California) 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. Compensation:
$15,000 signing bonus with 2 year commitment Up to $5,000 of
relocation costs covered Salary range $135,000—$187,200 USD 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.
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