Davita

Director, IKC Clinical Programs

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university; master’s degree preferred in healthcare or business administration.
  • 8+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, consulting, or value-based care; at least 3 years in leadership roles.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects with measurable outcomes.
  • Strong understanding of value-based care strategy and operations in healthcare.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Organizational skills with a structured working style; strong project management capability.
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging and influencing senior leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Drive strategic initiatives aligned with DaVita’s care model; prioritize and implement projects with senior leadership.
  • Establish project objectives, timelines, and deliverables; oversee technology transition execution and synthesize progress reports.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in operations, finance, clinical, IT, product, and compliance for implementation projects.
  • Manage team processes including meeting agendas and recaps; project management of critical projects across service lanes.
  • Monitor metrics, track initiatives, and prepare presentations for senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and paid time off.
  • Family support resources, EAP counseling, access to Headspace®, and maternity/paternity leave.
  • Professional development programs with a variety of career growth opportunities and online training courses.
Full Job Description

Posting Date

05/12/2026

2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America

The Director, IKC Clinical Programs, will lead the execution of strategic initiatives that drive DaVita's value-based care programs. Specifically, this leader will play a pivotal role in executing a significant technology transition. This high-impact, high-visibility role will oversee and represent the IKC business priorities through the duration of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) transition and implementation, serving as a dyad to the product and technology teams. This leader will also perform special projects as assigned to drive strategic planning, management process, business communications and aggregating / synthesizing information to support business processes and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Partner to drive the prioritization and implementation aligned with DaVita’s care model strategy. Lead sessions with senior leadership to drive efficient decision-making; clearly articulating trade-offs, assumptions, budget and timeline impacts to senior level audiences.
  • Operational Execution & Project Management: Establish clear project objectives, timelines, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals. Oversee the execution of the technology transition and synthesize progress for all levels of the organization.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, clinical, IT, product, and compliance, to execute against the implementation project plan.
  • Special Project Execution: Execute team management processes including meeting agendas, recaps and follow-ups. Project manage critical projects working across multiple service lanes; monitor metrics, track progress of initiatives, and prepare presentations for senior leadership 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university required; master’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in healthcare strategy, consulting, value-based care, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects with measurable outcomes.
  • Strong expertise in value-based care strategy and operations, particularly within the healthcare industry.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly organized, structured working style with strong project management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders and cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office products and familiarity with healthcare data analytics tools.

Travel and Other Requirements:

  • Travel up to 25% may be required.
  • Maintains the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion.

This role is ideal for a dynamic, strategic thinker who is passionate about driving innovation and delivering value-based care to improve outcomes for patients. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

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.

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This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

The Salary Range for the role is $115,000.00 - $183,000.00 per year.

 

 

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, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits  

  

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.

Join Our Team

Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for creative, solution-driven team players who are passionate about making a difference. At DaVita, you’ll find a community where you can build a rewarding career.

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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.

Interview and Resume Tips

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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