Somatus · 2 hours ago
Vice President, Dialysis Operations
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expSomatus is the largest and leading value-based kidney care company, empowering patients with chronic kidney disease. The Vice President of Dialysis Operations will drive strategic growth, operational performance, and clinical excellence of outpatient dialysis services while overseeing multi-site operations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalPrimary and Urgent CareWellness
Responsibilities
Lead, scale, and optimize dialysis operations across multiple facilities, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care
Develop and execute multi-year strategic plans to expand the organization’s dialysis footprint, including de novo facility builds, service line extensions, and hospital partnership integrations
Oversee day-to-day operational performance, including staffing, scheduling, patient flow, equipment utilization, and facility readiness
Establish operational KPIs and performance dashboards to drive accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Build, maintain, and grow strategic relationships with hospitals, physician groups, health systems, and community partners to expand network presence
Lead business development initiatives including contract negotiations, partnership evaluations, joint ventures, and market entry strategies
Position the organization competitively through targeted marketing, education, and outreach initiatives aligned with growth objectives
Navigate complex federal, state, and local regulatory environments (CMS, ESRD Conditions for Coverage, state health departments) to ensure full program compliance and readiness for audits
Oversee clinical leadership to ensure adherence to evidence-based practices, infection control standards, and patient safety requirements
Direct quality assurance programs, monitor clinical outcomes, and implement corrective action plans where needed
Ensure robust documentation, reporting, and alignment with legal and compliance teams
Own full P&L for the dialysis service line, ensuring sustainable growth, responsible cost management, and achievement of financial targets
Develop annual budgets, financial forecasts, capital requests, and ROI models for new programs and expansions
Evaluate performance metrics and operational data to inform capital planning, margin improvement, and resource allocation decisions
Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams including clinical, operational, administrative, and technical staff
Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance grounded in patient-first values
Promote and articulate a compelling employee value proposition to strengthen recruitment, retention, and market competitiveness
Provide coaching and leadership development to support succession planning and team growth
Partner with finance, legal, compliance, marketing, human resources, and clinical leadership to drive enterprise-wide alignment
Serve as a primary liaison with executive leadership, providing strategic updates, risk assessments, and operational insights
Collaborate with technology and innovation teams to adopt new modalities, digital health tools, or care delivery models
Qualification
Required
7+ years of proven experience launching, scaling, or managing dialysis programs, including involvement in new facility builds, service expansions, or hospital partnerships
10+ years of prior leadership experience in dialysis operations with demonstrated innovation or development of new programs
Deep understanding of dialysis regulatory and legal frameworks, including CMS regulations and ESRD program requirements
Strong business acumen with the ability to articulate strategy, deliver executive-level presentations, and manage full service-line P&L
Experience operating in fast-paced, competitive healthcare markets with aggressive growth and patient acquisition dynamics
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, manage diverse staff groups, and foster effective interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred
Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or related field
Experience working with private equity, health system leadership, or multi-state operations
Familiarity with value-based care models, population health approaches, and innovative care delivery strategies
Background in integrating technology or digital solutions into clinical operations
Benefits
Subsidized, personal healthcare coverage (medical, dental vision)
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
Professional Development, CEU, and Tuition Reimbursement
Curated Wellness Benefits supporting teammates physical and mental well-being
Community engagement opportunities
And more!
Company
Somatus
Somatus is a healthcare company that partners with health plans, health systems, nephrology, and primary care groups.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$465.12MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementFlare Capital Partners
2022-02-22Series E· $325M
2021-06-16Series D· $60.12M
2020-06-23Series C· $64M
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