Posting Date
08/11/2026
General Purpose of the Job
Being the Partner of Choice is core to DaVita’s mission and our team aspires to create a differentiated experience for the providers that we work with - day in and day out. Nephrology is undergoing a period of profound change. This team will deepen our understanding of providers’ current and anticipated needs, and help us bring together our clinical, operational, and technological capabilities to create an integrated care delivery platform with our partners.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and execute provider engagement strategies aligned with DaVita's mission, multi-year objectives and industry best practices.
Set strategic direction, proactively remove obstacles, and communicate effectively to gain support and commitment, while managing tough conversations and influencing decision-making.
Establish team goals, connect work to Village priorities, and consistently use metrics and dashboards to drive strong department results.
Lead a team of managers and analysts accountable for owning functional areas of our engagement strategy by identifying and removing barriers, shaping a positive team culture, and developing individual capabilities through mentoring and coaching.
Cultivate strong, cross-functional working relationships across other subject matter experts.
Equip operations leaders with national capabilities that are tailored for local provider and/or market dynamics.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives using data and feedback, presenting reports to internal stakeholders and proactively aligning resources with priorities.
Understand key regulatory and compliance guidelines related to referral sources.
Stay informed on industry trends both specific to nephrology and broader health care dynamics.
Other Duties as Assigned
Education and Requirements
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in partner engagement, relationship management, experience-led growth or a related field.
Experience in the healthcare industry is highly preferred.
Proven ability to develop and implement successful provider engagement strategies.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong preference for Denver-based candidates (office-oriented hybrid role, with three days required in-person per week)
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Travel and Time Requirements
Additional Requirements
Language Skills: Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to successfully perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
Work Environment: Level III – Moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers or printers, light traffic). No required tasks involve greater exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues than would be encountered by a visitor. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or other hazardous conditions.
Visual: Vision adequate to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of position.
May be required to demonstrate the ability to differentiate colors on a test strip.
Physical Demands: Physical requirements can vary. These must be reviewed with management. However, in general, the position requires the following activities:
Ability to lift minimum of 5 lbs to a max of 50 lbs unassisted and able to stand, sit, stoop, walk, stretch, reach, and use full range of body motions.
Manual dexterity as required for specific equipment and ability to use computer keyboard and peripherals.
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.
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.
If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.
New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour
Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.71/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour
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
