Talent Acquisition Partner III - Clinical Leadership (contract)

Posting Date 09/29/20263201 S 323rd St, Federal Way, Washington, 98001-5023, United States of America

The Lead Talent Acquisition Partner (LTAP) / Talent Acquisition Partner III – Clinical & Leadership is a strategic, senior recruitment partner responsible for driving end-to-end talent acquisition strategy and execution for critical clinical leadership and specialized healthcare positions across the Village.

This role manages full lifecycle recruiting for high-impact leadership and clinical roles, including Facility Administrators (FAs), Clinical Services Managers (MCS / Sr. MCS), Directors of Clinical Services (DCS), Regional Operations Directors (RODs), and specialized clinical professionals. Acting as a trusted advisor to operational executives (DVPs, RODs, and GVPs), the LTAP leverages deep labor market intelligence, advanced sourcing techniques, and consultative workforce planning to attract and hire values-driven healthcare leaders. Additionally, this position serves as a mentor and subject matter expert, elevating the broader Talent Acquisition team through coaching, process refinement, and strategic innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Partnership & Consulting

• Act as the dedicated talent advisor and thought partner to operational leadership, including Division Vice Presidents (DVPs), Regional Operations Directors (RODs), and Facility Administrators.
• Lead comprehensive intake discussions and workforce planning sessions to align recruiting strategies with divisional staffing goals and business objectives.
• Provide consultative guidance on organizational design, compensation alignment, market dynamics, and talent availability.
• Deliver actionable labor market intelligence (LMI), competitor insights, and talent analytics to guide hiring decisions and address challenging talent markets.

Full Lifecycle Clinical & Leadership Recruiting

• Drive proactive, full-cycle recruitment for designated clinical leadership and licensed roles, ensuring exceptional candidate quality and speed-to-hire.
• Develop and execute multi-channel sourcing campaigns utilizing employee referrals, professional associations, alumni networks, niche healthcare communities, and active talent mapping.
• Conduct in-depth competency and behavioral evaluations to assess clinical/operational acumen, leadership capability, and cultural alignment with DaVita's mission and core values.
• Facilitate structured debriefs with hiring leaders, manage complex multi-stakeholder interview processes, and formulate competitive, aligned offer packages in partnership with Compensation, People Services, and Operations.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Serve as a senior peer leader, mentoring and onboarding TAP I and TAP II recruiters.
• Model best practices in stakeholder management, candidate experience, Workday workflow rigor, and innovative sourcing methodologies.
• Lead or contribute to village-wide TA continuous improvement initiatives, specialized focus groups (e.g., champion networks, hiring events), and process optimizations.

Candidate Experience & Employer Brand Advocacy

• Deliver an authentic, high-touch ("white-glove") experience for every candidate throughout the hiring journey.
• Serve as an ambassador of the DaVita brand and employer value proposition across external channels, networking events, and digital platforms.
• Champion inclusive, equitable hiring practices and ensure diverse candidate representation across all search pipelines.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Maintain data integrity and accurate requisition and candidate tracking within Workday and supporting TA platforms.
• Ensure strict adherence to DaVita employment policies, regulatory standards, equal opportunity employment laws, and clinical licensure verification procedures.
• Monitor key recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, pipeline velocity, and hiring confidence scores to continuously improve performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, with a proven track record in healthcare recruitment, clinical leadership, or executive/management placement.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of high-volume or specialized recruitment experience within a complex, multi-site healthcare or clinical services environment.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior and executive operational leaders (Director-level and above).
• Advanced proficiency in modern Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday preferred) and sourcing technologies (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, CRM platforms).
• Strong working knowledge of healthcare market dynamics, clinical licensing/credentialing considerations, and compensation structuring.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).

Essential Behaviors & Competencies for Success

• Commitment to DaVita’s Core Values: Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving: Ability to synthesize complex business needs and market data into effective hiring strategies.
• Exceptional Influence & Communication: High emotional intelligence with the ability to articulate ideas clearly, build trust quickly, and influence senior leaders diplomatically.
• Resilience & Agility: Proven ability to navigate shifting priorities, manage high-volume workloads, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative Leadership: Passion for teammate development, knowledge sharing, and fostering an inclusive team culture.

What DaVita Provides

DaVita is dedicated to an unwavering pursuit of a healthier tomorrow, connecting teammates to rewards that matter most. Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription coverage, 401(k) match, and PTO cash-out options.
• Teammate & Family Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling, mental wellness resources via Headspace®, backup child and elder care, and paid parental leave.
• Professional Growth & Career Mobility: Access to virtual leadership and skill development courses via StarLearning, individualized development planning, and opportunities for long-term career advancement across the Village.

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.

The Salary Range for the role is $85,000.00 - $118,000.00 per year. If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hourWashington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.71/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour

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

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