Division Vice President (DVP)

DaVita is dynamic, growing and entrepreneurial. We are seeking an ambitious, experienced healthcare executive to join our Village and guide the operations of our dialysis services based out of Houston, Dallas, Louisiana, or Atlanta.

About the role

As the Southern Heat Vice President of Operations, you will manage a team of Regional Operations Directors and a Value-Based Care Market Director, overseeing approximately 75 clinics with annual revenues of $200-225M and 850 teammates. This role provides strategic, tactical, and team leadership to ensure safe, efficient, therapeutic, and ethical patient care. You will identify and develop strategic growth and integrated care opportunities, lead division performance, and collaborate with the Group Vice President (GVP), leaders, and business development teams to align with DaVita’s mission and values.

We seek an exceptional leader with a strong ownership mindset to proactively improve the business and operationalize new ideas. The DVP will engage at all levels of the enterprise, serving as a key thought partner to the GVP and working closely with Finance, Strategy, Integrated Kidney Care, People Services, and Business Development teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete accountability for ~75 clinics across South Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, East Texas, and Southern Oklahoma, with annual revenues of $200-225M and 850 teammates.
• Lead and develop teams, from managers to direct patient care teammates, inspiring a commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to maximize clinical outcomes and growth, including:
  • Leading teams to deliver the nation’s leading clinical outcomes in dialysis care.
  • Addressing top growth priorities through due diligence on clinic expansions, relocations, and new clinic builds.
  • Maintaining market awareness and participating in internal and external business development meetings.
  • Cultivating physician and hospital relationships to generate medical director and joint venture partnerships.
• Participate 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.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred, with value-based care as a plus.
• Proven experience leading large, high-performing teams.
• Track record of successful fiscal and operating leadership; demonstrated financial expertise.
• Ability to identify and define business problems and develop strategic and financial frameworks.
• Proven success engaging with physicians (preferred).
• Alignment with DaVita’s core values: Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun.
• Ability to thrive in a compassionate yet fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the market.

Benefits

• A "community first, company second" culture based on core values.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths.
• Performance-based rewards for individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and PTO cash-out options.
  • Family resources, EAP counseling, and access to Headspace®.
  • Backup child and elder care.
  • Maternity/paternity leave.
• Professional development programs, including leadership and on-demand virtual courses through DaVita’s StarLearning platform.
• Commitment to fostering a sense of belonging and community.