Vice President, Group Medical Director

DaVita Kidney Care

81d • $195,000 - $286,000

About The Position

DaVita is health care provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients globally. The company is one of the largest provider of kidney care services in the U.S. and has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for 25 years. DaVita Kidney Care treats patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease in our clinics, through our hospital partnerships and in our Home programs. DaVita is committed to bold, patient-centric care models, implementing the latest technologies and moving toward integrated care offerings for all. Through these efforts, DaVita has also become the largest provider of home dialysis in the country. DaVita serves over 200,000 patients at more than 2,700 outpatient dialysis centers in the United States. The company also operates in 14 countries outside the United States. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality, and worked collaboratively to propel the kidney care industry to adopt an equitable and high-quality standard of care for all patients, everywhere. DaVita is seeking a dynamic and experienced nephrologist with dialysis medical director experience to serve as a Vice President, Group Medical Director (GMD). This is a unique leadership opportunity to directly shape clinical strategy, partner with operations, and mentor physician leaders across a defined geography. The ideal candidate brings both clinical credibility and operational insight, and is passionate about driving high-quality, value-based kidney care.

Requirements

• Board-certified nephrologist with 5+ years of clinical practice.
• Experience as a dialysis medical director with proven leadership in multi-site care delivery.
• Deep knowledge of value-based care and comfort working within integrated care models.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to influence, mentor, and lead through collaboration.
• Strong alignment with DaVita’s values and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to DaVita medical directors, offering guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Onboard new medical directors and build trusted peer relationships.
• Participate in governance, peer review, and physician performance management.
• Help medical directors understand and leverage DaVita’s resources to enhance patient outcomes and physician engagement.
• Collaborate with Senior Directors of Clinical Services and Operations partners to improve outcomes.
• Help lead initiatives around patient safety, transitions of care, and physician behavior management.
• Support the admissions process and physician denial management.
• Serve as a clinical voice during strategy, execution, and change management discussions.
• Represent your geography in national forums and regional meetings.
• Provide frontline insights and help translate strategic initiatives into practical field application.
• Support resource stewardship efforts.
• Actively participate in DaVita’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer and other cross-functional workgroups.
• Partner with Palmer Group Vice Presidents and Division Vice Presidents to support business development, growth, and patient/provider experience.
• Advocate for physicians in strategic planning, new market initiatives, and teammate development.
• Represent DaVita in external stakeholder meetings as a clinical thought leader.

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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees