Vice President, IKC Operations

DaVita Kidney Care • 09503 - Maryland Remote, MD

1d • $200,000 - $292,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Vice President of IKC Operations, you will lead the charge in transforming the healthcare landscape for one of the most vulnerable patient populations in the country. DaVita IKC is an industry leader in Value-Based Care (VBC), managing over $5.5B in annualized medical spend nationwide. This executive leader oversees the general management, clinical outcomes, and physician partnerships for the "Titan" and “Endeavor” geography (Mid Atlantic and Southeast regions). We aren't just managing treatments; we are supporting patients holistically to address the totality of their healthcare needs. Our model creates a true "win-win-win” improving the lives of our patients, providing value to payors, and strengthening our provider partnerships.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience leading robust regional teams with significant budget/P&L accountability.
• Deep understanding of Value-Based Care models and the clinical/operational levers that move the needle on medical spend and patient outcomes.
• Proven track record of influencing physicians and healthcare partners to adopt new models of care.
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the geography to build presence and drive field results.

Nice To Haves

• Masters (MBA/MHA) strongly preferred.
• Experience managing clinical staff (NPs, RNs, etc.) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and execution of clinical interventions to achieve top-tier performance and patient outcomes across your geography.
• Build and maintain collaborative, high-impact relationships with nephrology practices and healthcare providers, drive behavior change and clinical alignment.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of clinical (Nurses, Care Coordinators) and non-clinical teammates, fostering a "Village" culture that is both high-performing and engaging.
• Monitor operating results, deliver monthly operating reviews (MORs), and identify opportunities to scale the IKC program within your market.
• Partner with the broader DaVita enterprise to ensure IKC initiatives are seamlessly integrated and drive total-village success.
• Implement new and novel practices to address the totality of kidney patient healthcare needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive