Davita Inc.
Vice President, Group Medical Director
Davita Inc., El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Overview
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. Posting Date:
06/05/2025 Location:
601 Hawaii St, El Segundo, California, 90245-4814, United States of America Who You Are
Board-certified nephrologist with at least several years of experience leading dialysis clinics, ideally as a medical director. You understand the complexities of delivering care in a multi-stakeholder environment and are comfortable navigating operational, clinical, and cultural challenges. You are energized by building strong physician partnerships, mentoring other clinical leaders, and helping care teams thrive. Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Medical Director Engagement
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
Operational Partnership & Field Support
Collaborate with Senior Directors of Clinical Services and Operations partners to improve outcomes (e.g., DQI, Clinical Leaderboard, PRD) 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
Strategic and National Initiatives
Represent your geography in national forums and regional meetings (e.g., PLM, NQM, ASN) Provide frontline insights and help translate strategic initiatives into practical field application Support resource stewardship efforts (e.g., anemia management, mineral bone disease, tPA usage) Actively participate in DaVita's Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) and other cross-functional workgroups
Business Leadership & Growth
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
Reporting Relationships
Solid line to the National Group Medical Director Dotted line to the Operating Group Vice Presidents Your Experience & Skills
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 Travel & Time Commitment
Travel: Average of 2+ days per week for field visits, leadership meetings, and clinical observation Time Commitment & Flexibility: Approximately 0.4 FTE per Palmer region supported; option to maintain clinical practice (up to 0.2 FTE) as long as it does not conflict with DaVita responsibilities May support additional strategic initiatives (e.g., SNF dialysis, M&A, provider partnerships) Open to Remote Candidate
OPEN TO REMOTE CANDIDATE ON WEST COAST 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 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. #LI-MS4 Equity & Diversity
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. 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. This position will be open for a minimum of three days. Salary / Compensation
Salary/ Wage Range:
$236,000.00 - $358,000.00 / year For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates Compensation Details:
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. 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
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.
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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. Posting Date:
06/05/2025 Location:
601 Hawaii St, El Segundo, California, 90245-4814, United States of America Who You Are
Board-certified nephrologist with at least several years of experience leading dialysis clinics, ideally as a medical director. You understand the complexities of delivering care in a multi-stakeholder environment and are comfortable navigating operational, clinical, and cultural challenges. You are energized by building strong physician partnerships, mentoring other clinical leaders, and helping care teams thrive. Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Medical Director Engagement
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
Operational Partnership & Field Support
Collaborate with Senior Directors of Clinical Services and Operations partners to improve outcomes (e.g., DQI, Clinical Leaderboard, PRD) 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
Strategic and National Initiatives
Represent your geography in national forums and regional meetings (e.g., PLM, NQM, ASN) Provide frontline insights and help translate strategic initiatives into practical field application Support resource stewardship efforts (e.g., anemia management, mineral bone disease, tPA usage) Actively participate in DaVita's Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) and other cross-functional workgroups
Business Leadership & Growth
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
Reporting Relationships
Solid line to the National Group Medical Director Dotted line to the Operating Group Vice Presidents Your Experience & Skills
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 Travel & Time Commitment
Travel: Average of 2+ days per week for field visits, leadership meetings, and clinical observation Time Commitment & Flexibility: Approximately 0.4 FTE per Palmer region supported; option to maintain clinical practice (up to 0.2 FTE) as long as it does not conflict with DaVita responsibilities May support additional strategic initiatives (e.g., SNF dialysis, M&A, provider partnerships) Open to Remote Candidate
OPEN TO REMOTE CANDIDATE ON WEST COAST 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 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. #LI-MS4 Equity & Diversity
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. 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. This position will be open for a minimum of three days. Salary / Compensation
Salary/ Wage Range:
$236,000.00 - $358,000.00 / year For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates Compensation Details:
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. 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
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.
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