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We have a great opportunity for a Sr. Director, Special Projects on the Nephrology Care Alliance (NCA) team.

We believe that we can generate better clinical outcomes and total cost of care performance by working closely with nephrologists and other clinicians.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the management, oversight and growth of the Nephrology Care Alliance (NCA), the nation’s premier value-based care nephrology network.

This individual will continue the development of the NCA High Performing Renal Network by working collaboratively with Village stakeholders across  Integrated Kidney Care, Legal, Compliance, Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Business Development to: 1) define DaVita’s value-based care collaboration strategy with nephrologists and other providers at both national and local levels, 2) develop value-based care collaboration products with nephrologists and eventually other providers (e.g., Value Based Enterprise, Clinically Integrated Network, new product(s) TBD), 3) engage with nephrologists and other providers to support the growth of the NCA High Performing Renal Network, and 4) lead critical aspects of DaVita’s CKD value based care strategy. This position will provide critical strategic and tactical leadership, counsel and direction to the team supporting the development of the NCA High Performing Renal Network.  This position has budget and P&L accountability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

VBC Collaboration Strategy with Providers:

Responsible for developing DaVita’s value-based care collaboration strategy with nephrologists and other providersWill develop the strategic vision and tactical plan to build local renal networks, starting with nephrologists and eventually including other providers (e.g., other specialties, primary care, health systems)Will develop a clear vision for who should be included in the network (i.e., which providers) and how this network will work together to deliver improved clinical outcomes and total cost of care performanceMust be exceptional at highly creative problem solving and synthesis of high volume and variety of information as strategic direction will change frequently due to market feedback and success/failure

Knowledge/capabilities: 

Proven ability to execute as a highly organized operational leaderExperience developing and managing team workflows and processes to accomplish goalsAbility to delegate tasks and coach teammates to improve performance and ensure accountabilitySuccess working in highly matrixed environments – to be effective, this leader will collaborate with numerous stakeholders across DaVita while iteratively building strategy and productPossess strong value-based care knowledge; experience in nephrology value-based care preferred but not requiredUnderstanding of physician IPA and/or Practice Management structures preferred but not requiredMust remain deeply committed to winning; this individual will be relentless, able to work through an initial failure of a strategy or tactic, pivot and start again

Product Development and Maintenance:

Develop and maintain a suite of value-based care collaboration products for nephrologists and other providers – these products are at the core of how we will build the NCA High Performing Renal NetworkCurrent products include: Clinical Incentive Program, CKCC Shared Savings Program, Value Based EnterpriseConstantly evaluate the evolving nephrology value-based care landscape and seek opportunities to refine existing products and/or develop new products to align nephrologists around the objectives of improving quality and reducing total cost of careEnsure detailed documentation of associated policies and procedures

CKD Strategy:

Drive development and piloting of certain aspects of IKC’s CKD Model of CareDefine high performing network role in CKD Model of Care; work to integrate desired actions into current and future collaboration structuresCollaborate with Payor Partnerships team to develop and implement CKD value-based care contracting strategy

Leadership: 

Partner with other DaVita stakeholders to bring the best of DaVita to the Nephrology Care AllianceBuild and inspire the highest performing, most fulfilled team in the Village; scale to meet growth demandsRelentlessly align strategy changes to strategy and product – not only embrace the pivot, but lead itRepresent DaVita and NCA externally in partnership with NCA leadership, as an inspiring, visionary, execution-oriented leader for nephrologistsBring empathy for physicians while incorporating their points of view into product/service offeringsWork effectively within DaVita structures

Compliance:

Ensure strategy and product development activities are carried out in a manner consistent with DaVita’s culture of complianceDevelop and maintain effective relationships with providers consistent with DaVita code of conduct and Compliance CommandmentsStrong understanding of payor and federal compliance requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

10+ years of experience in healthcare with a growing level of accountability over time. 3+ years of value-based care leadership preferred, with a particular interest in VBC strategyBachelor’s degree required; MBA, MHA or other Masters in related area strongly preferredValue-based care experience preferredMS Office proficiency, including high-level expertise with Excel and PowerPointExcellent presentation skills, both written and oral

Travel 10%

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 outSupport for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and moreProfessional 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 Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.  As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salary/ Wage Range

$133,300.00 - $195,700.00 / year

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. 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  

  

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.