Director, Partner Engagement

DaVita Kidney Care

113d • $133,000 - $195,000

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference for Denver-based candidates (office-oriented hybrid role, with three days required in-person per week).
• PMP or related certification preferred.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees