COO Jobs at DaVita with Visa Sponsorship
COO jobs at DaVita require leaders who can manage dialysis center networks across multiple regions, sitting at the intersection of clinical operations and large-scale healthcare administration. DaVita has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for senior operational leaders, including H-1B visa and employment-based Green Card pathways.
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07/22/2026
Location: 6 Freeway Dr Suite 100, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72204, United States of America
The Role You'd Play:
We are seeking an inspiring and motivated leader who will lead approximately 10 dialysis centers, 200 teammates and provide oversight of operations with complete accountability for approximately $30-$50MM P&L. As a Regional Operations Director (ROD), you'll provide strategic and tactical leadership, counsel, and direction to the field management of those assigned facilities to ensure safe, efficient, therapeutic and ethical patient care.
Additionally, this position identifies and develops strategic growth opportunities, monitors division performance, and works closely with Divisional Vice President or SVP to develop competitive strategies in alignment with DaVita’s mission and values. Position has budget and P&L accountability. This position is a key member of DaVita’s field management team.
Some specific examples include:
- Create a team powerhouse. You'll have approximately 10-12 direct reports you will inspire to join you in the quest to ensure quality and compliant patient care.
- Address top growth priorities, patient census and lead successful operational conversions on acquisitions.
- You will be measured on key metrics and outcomes you are able to drive from the book of business you inherit.
- Develop and execute strategic operating plans and goals for assigned division facilities.
- Meet labor budget.
- Review, analyze, and address gaps in service excellence, policies, and/or procedures proactively; identify issues and implement solutions.
- Manage financial and revenue growth, operations, and labor management, contract management, and clinical outcomes within the assigned division facilities.
- Maintain awareness and knowledge of competition; proactively assess related SWOT (division strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
- Lead a growing, socially responsible business that strives to be the role model for American Healthcare.
- Work at a place that gives back to the community.
- Work at a company that honors and rewards teammate for living DaVita's 7 core values: Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun.
- Thrive in a company that will challenge you to "Get Stuff Done" and reward you with incentives the right way - top performers earn more.
- Work directly with FAs in clinics to identify and address employee and patient concerns to drive towards Regional goals and standards.
Our most meaningful resource is your passion and vision
If you can see fresh approaches, envision bigger goals to move us ahead and are dedicated to building up those around you... you’ll have our attention! We approach everyday operations with a sharp eye for how to stay on the cutting edge. What we want is sharp executive minds to keep us growing. Our diverse staff hails from a variety of backgrounds, all bringing their valuable perspectives and skills. Here, supporting teammates and their sense of belonging and offering all teammates the opportunity to grow and learn is a priority. We are looking for a candidate that has demonstrated success in the following areas:
- Leadership for a multi-site operational business
- Experience leading a unified team
- Experience identifying and committed to growth in your territory
- Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred
- Available for moderate travel (25%-50% overnight)
- Philosophies that align with our core values
- Demonstrated understanding of what makes the businesses successful, and able to balance that with patient and teammate satisfaction
- And, a little bit of competitive spirit never hurts
Our investment in you
Our new teammates receive comprehensive training on how DaVita’s dialysis clinics and hospital partnerships operate. You’ll also receive opportunities to partner alongside innovative, compassionate and driven leads as well as access to a comprehensive total rewards package.
Are you ready to transform health care with us?
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.
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 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 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.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s 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: 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.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
Career Growth - From clinical and operations to corporate jobs, our learning and development programs help guide your career journey.
Posting Date
07/22/2026
Location: 6 Freeway Dr Suite 100, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72204, United States of America
The Role You'd Play:
We are seeking an inspiring and motivated leader who will lead approximately 10 dialysis centers, 200 teammates and provide oversight of operations with complete accountability for approximately $30-$50MM P&L. As a Regional Operations Director (ROD), you'll provide strategic and tactical leadership, counsel, and direction to the field management of those assigned facilities to ensure safe, efficient, therapeutic and ethical patient care.
Additionally, this position identifies and develops strategic growth opportunities, monitors division performance, and works closely with Divisional Vice President or SVP to develop competitive strategies in alignment with DaVita’s mission and values. Position has budget and P&L accountability. This position is a key member of DaVita’s field management team.
Some specific examples include:
- Create a team powerhouse. You'll have approximately 10-12 direct reports you will inspire to join you in the quest to ensure quality and compliant patient care.
- Address top growth priorities, patient census and lead successful operational conversions on acquisitions.
- You will be measured on key metrics and outcomes you are able to drive from the book of business you inherit.
- Develop and execute strategic operating plans and goals for assigned division facilities.
- Meet labor budget.
- Review, analyze, and address gaps in service excellence, policies, and/or procedures proactively; identify issues and implement solutions.
- Manage financial and revenue growth, operations, and labor management, contract management, and clinical outcomes within the assigned division facilities.
- Maintain awareness and knowledge of competition; proactively assess related SWOT (division strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
- Lead a growing, socially responsible business that strives to be the role model for American Healthcare.
- Work at a place that gives back to the community.
- Work at a company that honors and rewards teammate for living DaVita's 7 core values: Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun.
- Thrive in a company that will challenge you to "Get Stuff Done" and reward you with incentives the right way - top performers earn more.
- Work directly with FAs in clinics to identify and address employee and patient concerns to drive towards Regional goals and standards.
Our most meaningful resource is your passion and vision
If you can see fresh approaches, envision bigger goals to move us ahead and are dedicated to building up those around you... you’ll have our attention! We approach everyday operations with a sharp eye for how to stay on the cutting edge. What we want is sharp executive minds to keep us growing. Our diverse staff hails from a variety of backgrounds, all bringing their valuable perspectives and skills. Here, supporting teammates and their sense of belonging and offering all teammates the opportunity to grow and learn is a priority. We are looking for a candidate that has demonstrated success in the following areas:
- Leadership for a multi-site operational business
- Experience leading a unified team
- Experience identifying and committed to growth in your territory
- Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred
- Available for moderate travel (25%-50% overnight)
- Philosophies that align with our core values
- Demonstrated understanding of what makes the businesses successful, and able to balance that with patient and teammate satisfaction
- And, a little bit of competitive spirit never hurts
Our investment in you
Our new teammates receive comprehensive training on how DaVita’s dialysis clinics and hospital partnerships operate. You’ll also receive opportunities to partner alongside innovative, compassionate and driven leads as well as access to a comprehensive total rewards package.
Are you ready to transform health care with us?
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.
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 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 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.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s 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: 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.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
Career Growth - From clinical and operations to corporate jobs, our learning and development programs help guide your career journey.
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Align Your CV to Dialysis Operations
DaVita COO candidates are evaluated on experience managing multi-site clinical or healthcare service operations. Reframe your resume around metrics like facility throughput, care delivery outcomes, and regional P&L oversight rather than generic leadership accomplishments.
Target DaVita's Regional and Divisional Postings
COO openings at DaVita often appear at the divisional or regional level before escalating to broader corporate roles. Filtering by operational leadership titles in kidney care and outpatient services surfaces roles with active sponsorship history faster than searching the corporate title alone.
Use Migrate Mate to Surface Sponsoring COO Roles
Search Migrate Mate to filter COO and senior operations roles at DaVita by visa type. This lets you identify which specific postings have a sponsorship track record so you're not guessing before you apply.
Clarify Sponsorship Scope Before Your Final Interview
DaVita's HR and legal teams handle visa filings centrally. Ask your recruiter early whether the specific COO role is approved for H-1B sponsorship, since some senior roles are structured as internal promotions and may have different sponsorship eligibility than externally posted positions.
Prepare PERM Documentation for Executive-Level Roles
For EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card sponsorship, DaVita must run a PERM labor certification with the DOL before filing your immigrant petition. Gather your foreign degree equivalency evaluations and employment records early, since PERM audits for senior healthcare roles can extend the timeline significantly.
Account for H-1B Cap Timing if You're Outside the U.S.
If you're applying from outside the United States and need a new H-1B, the annual cap registration window opens in March for an October 1 start date. COO offers made outside that window will need to factor in a waiting period unless DaVita can sponsor you through a cap-exempt filing pathway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does DaVita sponsor H-1B visas for COOs?
Yes, DaVita sponsors H-1B visas for senior operational roles including COO positions. DaVita operates as a large integrated healthcare provider, which means it has the legal infrastructure and dedicated immigration support to file H-1B petitions for qualified candidates. Sponsorship eligibility is confirmed during the offer process, and filings are managed through DaVita's central HR and legal teams.
How do I apply for COO jobs at DaVita?
Applications for COO roles at DaVita go through their careers portal at careers.davita.com. You can also browse current openings filtered by visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate, which helps you identify which specific postings have a sponsorship track record before you apply. Tailor your application to DaVita's kidney care and outpatient network operations, since COO roles are heavily focused on multi-site clinical service delivery.
Which visa types does DaVita commonly use for COO roles?
DaVita sponsors H-1B visas as the primary nonimmigrant pathway for senior operational leaders. For candidates seeking permanent residence, DaVita has filed EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based Green Card petitions for executive and operations roles. TN visas are available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying management classifications, and DaVita also has experience working with F-1 OPT candidates earlier in their careers who later transition to H-1B sponsorship.
What qualifications does DaVita expect for a COO role?
DaVita COO roles typically require a graduate degree in healthcare administration, business, or a clinical field, combined with substantial experience managing multi-site healthcare or dialysis operations. Candidates are expected to demonstrate regional P&L accountability, regulatory compliance oversight in a clinical environment, and experience leading large frontline teams. Prior experience in outpatient or chronic disease management settings strengthens an application considerably.
How do I navigate the visa filing timeline after receiving a COO offer from DaVita?
Once you receive an offer, DaVita's immigration counsel will initiate the H-1B petition or Green Card process depending on your situation. For H-1B transfers from another employer, USCIS portability rules allow you to start work once the petition is filed, not after approval. For new cap-subject H-1B filings, the October 1 start date applies. Green Card timelines vary based on your country of birth and whether PERM is required, so clarify the expected pathway with DaVita's HR team before accepting.