Director, Clinical Programs (Clinical Improvement, Access Team)- REMOTE

Davita Inc.; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Clinical Programs to lead a comprehensive access management program. This role focuses on implementing new training and protocols, leading contract initiatives, and driving results through innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare, particularly in dialysis, and possess exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team that values professional development and offers comprehensive benefits from day one. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

PTO cash out

Family resources

EAP counseling

Headspace access

Backup child and elder care

Maternity/paternity leave

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of healthcare experience, preferably in dialysis.
• Experience leading teams and managing projects in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise teams to refine access management roadmap.
• Develop innovative solutions and coordinate execution for clinical initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Director, Clinical Programs (Clinical Improvement, Access Team) - REMOTE

This Director will be responsible for developing and maintaining our comprehensive access management program across DaVita Kidney Care (DKC). This includes permanent access placement, CVC removal, ongoing maintenance of permanent access, and supporting access transitions.

Key areas of focus:

• Implementing new training, clinical pathways, and protocols
• Leading pay-for-performance contract initiatives
• Identifying future opportunities aligned with the multi-year vision and roadmap

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading and supervising teams
• Collaborating with OCMO leadership, CE teams, and field staff to refine the access management roadmap
• Leading pilots and nationwide initiative rollouts
• Developing innovative solutions based on clinical vision and building business cases for initiatives to meet goals
• Applying strong problem-solving skills to complex issues, developing detailed plans, and coordinating execution
• Setting key goals and metrics, driving results, communicating outcomes, and assessing scalability
• Partnering with Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) and Home teams to ensure alignment across workflows, electronic medical records, and reporting
• Organizing and delivering executive, management, and frontline performance reports and communications
• Identifying new opportunities with vendors for clinical and risk adjustment initiatives and managing vendor contracts as needed

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred
• Experience leading a team
• At least 5 years of healthcare experience in areas such as:
• Dialysis (preferred)
• Analytics and data analysis
• Problem-solving, strategy development, and alignment
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Experience in highly matrixed organizations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and presentation

What We'll Provide:

Our DaVita Rewards package offers more than just pay, connecting teammates to what matters most. Benefits begin on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of employment. Some offerings include:

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling, Headspace access, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, and more

• Professional development programs: Opportunities for career growth and virtual leadership and development courses via DaVita's StarLearning platform