Director – Partner Engagement

DaVita Kidney Care

Director of Partner Engagement at DaVita, developing provider engagement strategies and leading teams. Requires extensive experience in partner engagement and strong leadership skills.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeMalvern • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $115,000 - $183,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute provider engagement strategies aligned with DaVita's mission, multi-year objectives and industry best practices.
Set strategic direction, proactively remove obstacles, and communicate effectively to gain support and commitment, while managing tough conversations and influencing decision-making.
Establish team goals, connect work to Village priorities, and consistently use metrics and dashboards to drive strong department results.
Lead a team of managers and analysts accountable for owning functional areas of our engagement strategy by identifying and removing barriers, shaping a positive team culture, and developing individual capabilities through mentoring and coaching.
Cultivate strong, cross-functional working relationships across other subject matter experts.
Equip operations leaders with national capabilities that are tailored for local provider and/or market dynamics.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives using data and feedback, presenting reports to internal stakeholders and proactively aligning resources with priorities.
Understand key regulatory and compliance guidelines related to referral sources.
Stay informed on industry trends both specific to nephrology and broader health care dynamics.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in partner engagement, relationship management, experience-led growth or a related field.
Experience in the healthcare industry is highly preferred.
Proven ability to develop and implement successful provider engagement strategies.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong preference for Denver-based candidates (office-oriented hybrid role, with three days required in-person per week).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

provider engagement strategiesrelationship managementdata analysismetrics and dashboardsmentoringcoachingstrategic directionproblem-solvingnegotiation

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsteamworkinfluencingcross-functional collaborationleadershipanalytical thinking

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree