Physician Leader - New York

Akido is rebuilding the healthcare experience from the ground up. Through early interventions designed around social determinants of health (SDoH), world-class care focused on chronic disease, and human-centered technology, we believe we can build a healthcare model that allows for all patients to live their fullest lives. We are a fast-growing, impact-focused, Y Combinator company created out of the University of Southern California’s D-Health Lab with the idea that empowering government, healthcare, and nonprofit services with population-based data could help usher in a new era of preventive public health. Today we are building a full stack medical network that leverages our predictive capabilities to provide a frictionless experience for both our patients and care providers. 

Healthcare for the Gig Economy Workforce

Akido is launching an innovative healthcare initiative tailored for the underserved gig economy workforce, who face barriers to traditional healthcare. The initiative will focus on meeting patients where they are and delivering ‘whole person care’ services to address physical, behavioral, and social drivers of health.

In collaboration with the Independent Drivers Guild (IDG) and Workers Benefit Fund (WBF), we are launching an inaugural program this year in New York City, specifically for independent drivers, such as those affiliated with Uber and Lyft. We are recruiting clinical and administrative leaders to spearhead the design, implementation, and scaling of the pilot to serve drivers and other gig workers across the nation.

Job Summary

The Physician Leader will be at the forefront of a pioneering healthcare program aimed at delivering comprehensive care to underserved gig economy workers. This role involves clinical oversight, program development, team leadership, and the integration of medical services within the broader scope of driver wellbeing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical aspects of the Driver Wellbeing Pilot Program, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to health regulations.
• Oversee the implementation of the chronic disease management, wellbeing assessments, and clinical wellness & testing program.
• Provide direct care to patients as part of our chronic disease management program. This includes medication prescription and creating tailored care plans for patients.
• Partner with Administrative Leader to develop and enhance program initiatives through effective dyad leadership model.
• Supervise a growing team of health coaches and medical assistants.
• Coordinate with the Wellness Team, Therapists, and Care Managers as part of overall patient care.
• Collaborate across key partners to design and implement new healthcare benefits to increase driver participation and wellbeing.
• In partnership with the Administrative Leader, drive program improvement based on key metrics identified in Performance Barometer.
• Establish partnerships for program scaling and participate in ongoing evaluations to improve performance of Program.

Key Attributes

• Passion: Demonstrates genuine care for the patient population and a strong desire to enhance their quality of life.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Posses the drive to innovate and navigate the complexities of launching a new care model, bringing a builder’s mindset.
• Leadership: Capable of inspiring and leading a multidisciplinary team while fostering a collaborative environment.
• Observant: Skilled at identifying care gaps and opportunities to best serve individual patients, as well as recognizing patterns across the patient panel to inform program improvements and opportunities.
• Resourceful: Lead with an owner’s mindset, acting as a steward of time, energy, and financial resources. 

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or Advanced Practitioner degree with board certification in a relevant specialty
• Valid medical licensure and a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
• Experience with field medicine and telehealth.
• Experience with Value Based Care.
• Experience in chronic disease management.
• Demonstrated experience in program development and leadership within a healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse team, partners, and program participants.