Posting Date06/15/2026
We are seeking a Division Vice President (DVP) who is an ambitious, experienced healthcare executive to join our Village and to guide the operations of our dialysis services based out of Houston, Dallas, Louisiana or Atlanta.
As the Southern Heat Vice President of Operations, you will manage a team of Regional Operations Directors and a Value-Based Care Market Director, ~75 clinics with approximate annual revenues of $200-225M with 850 teammates.
The DVP provides strategic, tactical and team leadership, counsel and direction to the field management of DaVita Kidney Care team to ensure safe, efficient, therapeutic and ethical patient care. Additionally, this position identifies and develops strategic growth and integrated care opportunities, leads division performance, and works closely with the GVP, leaders and business development team to develop competitive strategies in alignment with DaVita's mission and values.
We're looking for an exceptional leader with a strong ownership mindset to consistently and proactively seek ways to improve the business and the ability to operationalize new ideas and insights. The DVP will engage at all levels of the enterprise and, specifically, will be a key thought partner and work closely with the GVP as well as Finance, Strategy, Integrated Kidney Care, People Services and Business Development teams.
The Role:As a Division Vice President, you will drive all aspects of the business: culture, team development, clinical outcomes, p/l management, growth and ongoing business development. You will lead a growing, socially responsible business that strives to be the role model for American Healthcare. You will join a team of highly motivated individuals that engage with their head, heart, and hands to better serve the people of their community. At this level in our organization, our leadership ranks consist of ex-consultants, military leaders, investment bankers and hospital C-suite executives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Complete accountability for ~75 clinics throughout Illinois with approximate annual revenues of $200-225M with 850 teammates across South Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, East TX and Southern Oklahoma.
- Lead the development of team, from managers to direct patient care teammates. Inspire your team to join you in the quest to provide high quality patient care.
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives that maximize clinical outcomes and growth. Some examples include:
- Lead team to deliver the nation's leading clinical outcomes dialysis care
- Address top growth priorities by completing due diligence on clinic expansions, relocations, and where to build new clinics
- Maintains awareness and knowledge of the assigned market and participates in internal and external business development meetings, as applicable
- Cultivate physician and hospital relationships to generate medical director and joint venture partnerships with top organizations in the market.
- Participates in the development and management of clinical operations and capital budgets
Qualifications:- Leadership of a multi-site operational business
- Minimum of 10 years' progressive management experience required
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred
- Experience in healthcare preferred, value-based care is a plus
- Proven experience leading a large, high performing team
- Proven experience identifying and driving growth in your business
- Track record of successful fiscal and operating leadership; demonstrated financial expertise
- Proven ability to identify and define business problems and issues and develop strategic and financial frameworks
- Proven success engaging with physicians preferred
- Philosophies that align with our core values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun
- Thrive in a company that places equal weight on cultivating a compassionate culture and fostering a fast-paced entrepreneurial culture
- Travel up to 50% within market
Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
- A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
- Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
- Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
- Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
- A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
- Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.
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.
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
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
