Davita

Director, Home Strategy and Operations

Davita$115K — $183K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 8+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, operations, consulting, or clinical operations
  • Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-level programs that yield measurable outcomes
  • Strong project and change management skills
  • Experience in matrixed organizations
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Ability to translate strategy into executable plans

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire teams to enhance patient and physician education on home dialysis
  • Identify opportunities for improving home growth and clinical outcomes in collaboration with leadership
  • Develop strategies to enhance access to home dialysis modalities
  • Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
  • Support quality patient education across centers
  • Enhance modality education programs through digital advancements
  • Evaluate and scale successful practices from pilot programs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
  • Family support resources, EAP sessions, and access to Headspace®
  • Paid time off, maternity/paternity leave, and backup child/elder care
  • Professional development programs and virtual leadership courses through StarLearning
Full Job Description

Posting Date

07/27/2026

Position Summary 

DaVita is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented leader to join the Home National Team as Director, Home Strategy & Operations. This highly visible leadership role will play a critical part in advancing DaVita's Home strategy by supporting growth across home dialysis modalities including Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) and Home Hemodialysis (HHD).  

 

This leader will partner closely with field operations, clinical leadership, product teams, value-based care, finance, and physician partners to design, implement, and scale initiatives that improve patient access to Home modalities. Success requires a unique blend of strategy, project management, change leadership, stakeholder influence, and operational execution.  

 

Key Responsibilities 

 

Lead Home Conversions Strategy & Performance Improvement 

  • Lead and inspire teams focused on improving teammate processes to educate patients and physicians on Home modality options.

  • Partner with field leadership to identify opportunities to improve key home growth and clinical outcomes.

  • Develop and execute strategies that increase patient access to Home modalities.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.  

Support National Education Programs 

  • Support Modality Choice Leads to prioritize timely, quality patient education in all of our centers.

  • Drive modality education program enhancements, including leveraging digital capabilities and continuous improvement in EHR and other systems.

  • Drive pilot and adoption of AI-driven predictive models. 

  • Provide clinical and operational expertise to improve patient management practices. 

  • Establish processes, monitoring, and accountability structures to drive measurable results. 

  • Identify physician, operational, and field barriers and facilitate solutions. 

  • Evaluate pilot outcomes and scale successful practices nationally. 

 

Clinical & Operational Innovation 

  • Develop a standardized, data-driven approach for conversions across the Home business. 

  • Support development of educational content, training programs, and continuing education initiatives. 

  • Serve as a key advisor for AI-powered patient-education initiatives.

  • Partner with Product, Clinical Enterprise, Research, and Technology teams to evaluate innovative conversion strategies. 

  • Support implementation of Home modality reviews in clinically-specific patient interventions.

  • Identify emerging best practices and lead efforts to standardize successful approaches across the enterprise. 

Enterprise Collaboration & Stakeholder Management 

Partner closely with: 

  • Patient Education 

  • Clinical Transformation 

  • Value-Based Care 

  • Product 

  • Finance 

  • Office of the Chief Medical Officer 

  • Division Home Directors and Field Vice Presidents 

  • Lead working sessions, pilot design efforts, and implementation plans that drive enterprise-wide results.  

Team Leadership 

  • Lead and develop managers and analyst teams. 

  • Build a high-performing, collaborative culture. 

  • Coach and develop future leaders within the Home organization. 

  • Establish strong operating rhythms, communication plans, and project governance structures.  

Success Measures 

Success in this role will be measured through: 

  • Achievement of Home growth objectives. 

  • Increased Home modality conversion performance. 

  • Adoption of modality choice programs and patient education initiatives. 

  • Engagement and effectiveness of modality choice leaders. 

  • Successful implementation and scaling of enterprise initiatives.  

 

Qualifications 

Required 

  • Bachelor's degree required.  

  • 8+ years of healthcare strategy, operations, consulting, clinical operations, or related experience. 

  • Experience leading enterprise-level programs with measurable outcomes. 

  • Strong project management and change management capabilities.

  • Demonstrated success working within highly matrixed organizations. 

  • Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills. 

  • Experience translating strategy into scalable execution plans.  

Preferred 

  • Home dialysis, kidney care, renal services, or specialty healthcare experience. 

  • Value-Based Care experience. 

  • Experience supporting clinical operations and field execution teams. 

  • Management consulting background with healthcare focus. 

  • MBA or advanced degree.  

 

Leadership Characteristics 

The ideal leader will demonstrate: 

  • Ability to drive change on a national scale 

  • Strategic agility 

  • Influence without authority 

  • Analytical rigor 

  • Storytelling and executive communication 

  • Strong Village values and collaboration mindset 

 

What Makes This Opportunity Unique 

  • Direct impact on one of DaVita's highest-growth strategic priorities. 

  • Enterprise-wide visibility and influence. 

  • Opportunity to shape the future of Home care delivery. 

  • Significant cross-functional leadership exposure. 

  • Ability to scale innovative clinical and operational programs that directly improve patient outcomes. 

 

What We’ll Provide: 

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.  

  • 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.  

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competenc

About Davita

Since 1992, HealthCare Partners has been committed to developing innovative models of healthcare delivery that improve our patients' quality of life while containing healthcare costs. Our strength is in our steadfast commitment to our guiding principle of coordinated care. Our physicians strive daily to bring the benefits of coordinated care to more than 575,000 managed care patients in California, who represent the diversity of cultures, socioeconomic groups, ages, and health statuses in the communities we serve.

DaVita Careers

Join DaVita, a leader in healthcare services, and become part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and a commitment to providing quality care. At DaVita, we offer a range of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that fosters growth and diversity.

Work You’ll Do

At DaVita, we are dedicated to a collaborative team environment where each member’s skills are valued and nurtured. Our focus on professional development and leadership training ensures that every team member can reach their full potential. Whether you are looking for a position in healthcare, administration, or support, DaVita offers a path for career advancement and personal growth.

Innovate and Lead

Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. DaVita is committed to leading the healthcare industry by adopting new technologies and practices that improve patient care. Our leadership in the healthcare sector is driven by a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Explore Job Opportunities and Internships

DaVita offers a wide range of employment opportunities and internships that provide hands-on experience and the chance to make meaningful contributions. From clinical roles to corporate positions, our company is looking for passionate, curious, and driven individuals. Explore where your career can take you with DaVita.

Grow Your Career

With DaVita, you are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally. Our benefits package is designed to support our team members’ health, well-being, and financial growth. We believe in nurturing our employees' careers with robust training programs, including diversity training and skills development workshops.

Be Part of Our Culture

At DaVita, we pride ourselves on a workplace culture that promotes diversity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team inspires innovation and enhances our ability to provide top-notch care. Our employees enjoy a supportive network that fosters open communication and continuous learning.

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Engage with a vast network of professionals and take advantage of networking opportunities that can lead to valuable career advancements. At DaVita, we encourage our team members to connect, share, and learn from each other to enhance their professional and personal development.

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Prepare for your future with DaVita by accessing resources that help you craft your resume and hone your interview skills. Our hiring process is designed to identify and attract individuals who are ready to make a significant impact in the healthcare industry. Join DaVita today and be part of a company that is as dedicated to its employees as it is to its patients. Explore the possibilities and find out how you can contribute to our mission of providing exceptional care.
Learn more about Davita
Size
69,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$773.6 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+1.6%
Revenue
$11.5 billion
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