Davita

Director, IKC Operations

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

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of operational leadership experience managing regional teams
  • Proven track record in budget management and metrics driving
  • Preferred experience in healthcare, specifically physician engagement, and value-based care
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Prior P&L management experience
  • Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction to clinical operations team
  • Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives in clinical and operational metrics
  • Expand and maintain relationships with physician partners
  • Collaborate with dialysis business for performance and growth
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies
  • Evaluate departmental budget for cost-effectiveness
  • Lead complex projects tracking initiatives and preparing reports for leadership

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) match and paid time off
  • Support resources for family including EAP and backup care
  • Professional development programs for career growth
  • Access to online training courses for leadership development
Full Job Description

Posting Date

03/19/2026


The Director, IKC Operations accomplishes company objectives by supervising the daily operations of a clinical operations team within the Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Kansas, and West Missouri markets. The Director will oversee managers and have overall responsibility for front-line teammates, while improving systems and processes to advance our overall clinical operations and effectiveness and achieve our clinical operations goals.  This Director has P&L accountability for >$300M in medical cost under management.  This leader will also work closely with nephrology groups in partnership to achieve our shared goals and vision.   
 

Essential Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction to the team. Responsible for performance development, performance management, retention, team assignments, and teammate relations. Work directly with your managers to create a sustained culture which drives patient safety, compliance, and outcomes.
     
  • Operational Oversight and Improvement:
    • Identifies, analyzes, and drives continuous operating improvements and quality performance of operating metrics, including clinical outcomes quality, productivity, staffing, training, attrition, and budget
    • Maintain awareness and knowledge of assigned market and participates in internal and external business development meetings, as applicable
    • Develop and implement strategic planning initiatives that maximize the division’s clinical care and growth potential
    • Lead critical projects working across multiple service lanes; monitor metrics, track progress of initiatives, and prepare presentations for senior leadership
    • Work across operational and innovation teams to advance best in class capabilities in the market
  • Accountable for Physician engagement strategy and quality.
    • Expand clinical and business relationships with existing and new physician partners
    • Address top growth priorities, provide due diligence and lead successful operational conversions on acquisitions and strategic growth.
       
  • Accountable for collaboration with dialysis business:
    • Partners in collaboration calls, innovating to develop new collaboration processes
    • Oversees RN performance on core team participation
    • Meet monthly with internal leaders to drive key performance measures and increase Provider engagement and facilitate business relationships to drive growth
    • Interface with business leaders from a broad range of functional teams, including Finance, People Services, Strategy, Quality, Clinical Transformation and others in support of strategy and operational execution
    • Collaborate across DKC and IKC teams to perform analyses and synthesize results
  • Manages and oversees the DaVita IKC program: 
    • Ensures compliance to all applicable regulations and DaVita policies
    • Monitors risk management and quality assurance compliance
       
  • Accountable for review and development of department budget:
    • Evaluate processes to ensure cost effectiveness and reduce operational expenses
    • Evaluates projects for cost effectiveness and impact to outcome expectations

Education and Experience

  • 8+ years of Operational Leadership; leading robust, regional teams
  • Experience managing budgets and driving metrics
  • Preferred experience in healthcare, physician engagement, and value-based care (VBC)
  • Masters degree preferred
  • Prior P/L management experience
  • Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
     

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.  
     

#LI-MS4

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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