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DaVita Leadership Development Program

Redwoods Summer Associate (Internship) Job Description:

The Redwoods Leadership Development Program provides an unparalleled development experience that can help you grow as a leader. The DaVita Redwoods Summer Associate program is a 10-week summer internship based in Denver with a cohort of 25-30 MBA interns. Summer Associates lead a high-level strategic project that will directly impact a variety of operational and strategic initiatives that span DaVita’s global business. Similar to a consulting style project, you will assume accountability and ownership for that project during your 10 weeks. Potential summer project teams include corporate strategy, DaVita Venture Group, operations innovation, finance, patient experience, hospital partnerships, and value-based care.

In addition to your project, the summer internship is filled with opportunities to learn, develop and engage with senior leadership, including executive sessions, executive dinners, emotional intelligence workshops, lunch & learns and town halls with the CEO. After a successful summer internship, Summer Associates are ideally offered a position in the Full-time Resident Leadership Development program upon completion of their MBA.

The summer curriculum includes:

• Strategic Project
  • Work on a project that has a real impact on our business. Potential project teams: strategy, field operations, integrated kidney care, business development
  • Present the results of your work to senior leadership
• Cohort Experience
  • Join a cohort of 25-30 MBA interns. Collaborate on your projects, build your network and explore Denver
• Access to Senior Leaders
  • With weekly executive sessions, executive dinners and town halls with the CEO, you will have unique access to DaVita’s senior leaders
• Coaching & Mentorship
  • Develop your skills as a leader through feedback and coaching from senior leaders as well as executive and peer mentors
  • Frequent opportunities to give and receive feedback

To learn more about past projects and Summer Associate roles, visit https://redwoods.davita.com/.

Ideal Qualifications (No healthcare background required):

• Outstanding leadership skills and a track record of results
• Excellent teamwork abilities and emotional intelligence
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable with high levels of ambiguity
• Strong analytical competencies
• Ability to analyze short- and long-term needs
• Demonstrates high impact communication skills
• Passion for DaVita’s mission and values
• US work authorization required

Summer Location: DaVita World Headquarters – Denver, CO

Full-Time Location: Nationwide opportunities available

Interview Process:

• First round interviews include two interviews (one case, one behavioral)
• Second round interviews include two interviews (one situational case, one behavioral)

WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE SUBMIT A “Why DaVita” STATEMENT IN LIEU OF A TRADITIONAL COVER LETTER:

At DaVita, our mission and values are more than just a slogan on the wall; they’re integral parts of our workplace. DaVita is a community first and company second and is committed to the unwavering pursuit of a healthier tomorrow.  In 300 words or less, share your “Why DaVita?” statement and why you’d like to be a part of the Redwoods Leadership Development Program. Please be sure to include your name on the “Why DaVita” statement.

Salary Information

Position Base Range

Summer Associate: 10-week internship, $2600/week  

Note: Starting pay will be commensurate with qualifications & experience

Starting Bonus Eligible: Yes

The Redwoods Summer Associate position is an internship program, the position is exempt full-time teammate, the internship program is non-benefit eligible.

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 Diversity & 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 an affirmative action employer.  As such, 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. 

Company Background:

DaVita is a health care provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients globally. As one of the largest providers of kidney care services in the U.S., DaVita has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for 25 years. DaVita cares for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journey—from slowing the progression of kidney disease to helping to support transplantation, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home. DaVita serves over 250,000 patients at more than 3,000 outpatient dialysis centers in the United States and 13 other countries.

“We strive to be the Employer of Choice for all teammates and work hard to cultivate an environment where all teammates can thrive and feel a true sense of fulfillment, connection and belonging. We have a strong history of cultivating a distinct environment that supports our teammates both personally and professionally.” – Javier Rodriguez, CEO for DaVita, in a profile with The Denver Post to honor DaVita’s recognition as a Top Workplace

DaVita’s framework to remain a differentiated employer of choice is three-fold: Provide, Thrive, and Give Life.

• Provide: DaVita supports teammates through competitive benefits and well-rounded resources to help with emotional, mental and physical health
• Thrive: DaVita supports teammates in their career aspirations and helps them to feel a sense of belonging within the broader DaVita community
• Give Life: DaVita believes that teammates enhance their own sense of fulfillment through the impact they have in helping to give life to our patients

To learn more about DaVita’s benefits, visit careers.davita.com/benefits.

The principle of caring is at the heart of DaVita’s vision: an unwavering pursuit of a healthier tomorrow and underpins its long-standing commitment to corporate citizenship.

To learn more about DaVita’s impact on the community, visit davitacommunitycare.com.

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.

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.