Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DaVita Kidney Care is a leader in transforming healthcare for vulnerable patient populations. The Vice President of IKC Operations will oversee clinical outcomes and physician partnerships while managing a substantial budget and strategic direction for the IKC program.
Responsibilities
- Drive the development and execution of clinical interventions to achieve top-tier performance and patient outcomes across your geography
- Build and maintain collaborative, high-impact relationships with nephrology practices and healthcare providers, drive behavior change and clinical alignment
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of clinical (Nurses, Care Coordinators) and non-clinical teammates, fostering a 'Village' culture that is both high-performing and engaging
- Monitor operating results, deliver monthly operating reviews (MORs), and identify opportunities to scale the IKC program within your market
- Partner with the broader DaVita enterprise to ensure IKC initiatives are seamlessly integrated and drive total-village success
- Implement new and novel practices to address the totality of kidney patient healthcare needs
Skills
- Operational Excellence: 8+ years of experience leading robust regional teams with significant budget/P&L accountability
- VBC Expertise: Deep understanding of Value-Based Care models and the clinical/operational levers that move the needle on medical spend and patient outcomes
- Relationship Architect: Proven track record of influencing physicians and healthcare partners to adopt new models of care
- Education: Bachelor's degree required; Masters (MBA/MHA) strongly preferred
- Travel: Ability to travel up to 50% within the geography to build presence and drive field results
- Clinical Leadership: Experience managing clinical staff (NPs, RNs, etc.) is highly preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs:DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
Company Overview
DaVita means “to give life,” reflecting our proud history as leaders in dialysis—an essential, life-sustaining treatment for those living with end stage kidney disease (ESKD). It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in El Segundo, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.davita.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
DaVita Kidney Care has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 11 in 2026, 79 in 2025, 53 in 2024, 81 in 2023, 74 in 2022, 54 in 2021, 66 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.