As a legal department, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace in which all Teammates feel that they are treated with respect, are valued for the skills and qualities they contribute and belong. We also believe that diversity extends beyond traditional protected classes to the fullness of lived experiences and backgrounds. Our investment in Diversity & Belonging means that we are better able to harness the wide range of talents and perspectives among our teammates to develop collaborative, creative, and effective solutions to an array of business challenges; but most importantly, because it is simply the right thing to do.

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Over the last decade, we set out to be the world's greatest dialysis company, and over the next decade, we're poised to build the greatest healthcare community the world has ever seen. When you join the DaVita Village, you're joining a winning team. Through our commitment to training, growth and quality, we consistently achieve superior clinical outcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winning environment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally.

Responsibilities:

• Drafts, reviews, analyzes, and negotiates plan and provider templates, agreements, and memoranda and other legal documents.
• Coordinates, manages and provides strategic advice on the full spectrum of health plan, integrated care, and provider contracting issues for Payor Partnerships.
• Facilitate the coordination of input from various subject matter experts throughout the negotiation and contracting process.
• Researches healthcare laws and regulations.
• Develop and effectively articulate creative solutions and/or mitigation strategies for key negotiation points.
• Provides support for health plan and provider claims and disputes.
• Works closely and collaboratively with the Payor Partnerships leadership, Revenue Operations and legal leadership teams to provide guidance.
• Improves existing processes and toolkits including, contracting best demonstrated practices ("BDPs") and other template or standard provisions.
• Participate in various other projects and work streams, as assigned.
• Serves as a subject matter expert, including training on contracting BDPs, new and/or revisions to template agreements, new and/or revisions to reimbursement or other regulatory changes that can or will impact contracts with health plans, providers, and other health care organizations.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree and a minimum of six (6) years of legal experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Strong preference for payor contracting or healthcare experience.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
• General understanding of relevant health care compliance issues (i.e., CMS, Medicare, Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark, HIPAA).
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Candidate Characteristics:

• Assertive and a self-starter.
• Ability to spend time with teams and partners to solve problems, understand needs, and explore new ventures.
• Active listening skills.
• Ability to leverage data, information, and resources to solve problems, remove barriers, and make decisions.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast moving, dynamic company
• The interpersonal skills to be a value add team participant with legal background rather than just the lawyer to the team.
• Commitment to DaVita's Core Values. Specifically, a team player with strong sense of integrity.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.
• Emotional intelligence, adaptability, confidence, and a dedication to ensuring compliance.
• A good sense of humor.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
* A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
* Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
* Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
* Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
* A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
* Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.

Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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Salary/ Wage Range

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