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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Centers (AKDHC) is seeking a dynamic and accomplished Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a premier, physician-owned nephrology organization through its next phase of strategic growth and innovation. This role offers a rare opportunity to partner closely with a highly engaged physician Board of Directors to shape enterprise strategy, optimize operational and financial performance, and advance patient-centered kidney care in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated success leading complex, multi-site healthcare organizations and possesses a nuanced understanding of nephrology-adjacent business models, including value-based care, dialysis partnerships, ancillary services, and real estate strategy.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture:
 AKDHC values our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation starting at $350,000 annually, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance subsidized at 70%-100%, depending on the plan the employee selects
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts are offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off and holidays.

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

To be successful as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you should have:

• Master's degree required, with an MBA, MHA, or comparable advanced degree preferred.
• Senior executive leadership experience within an extensive, physician-owned medical practice, with demonstrated success leading medical groups of 50+ physicians in a specialty care environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in nephrology practice management, dialysis economics, or closely related specialty care models, including multi-site operations.
• Advanced financial and strategic management capabilities, including budgeting, forecasting, performance analytics, and execution of complex growth initiatives.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with physician boards and navigate sophisticated governance structures, supported by polished written and verbal communication skills.

Your responsibilities as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will include:

• Lead and execute enterprise strategy to drive sustainable growth across nephrology-specific opportunities, including dialysis partnerships, value-based kidney care, population health, and ancillary services.
• Evaluate and implement alternative payment and risk-based models, positioning the organization for success in evolving reimbursement and regulatory environments.
• Oversee financial and operational performance across complex revenue streams, ensuring excellence in revenue cycle management, cost control, compliance, and quality reporting.
• Develop and expand strategic partnerships with dialysis providers, hospitals, health systems, and payers, while identifying opportunities for geographic expansion and practice affiliations.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the physician Board of Directors, supporting effective governance, long-term planning, and alignment between clinical priorities and business objectives.
• Build, lead, and hold accountable a high-performing executive leadership team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About Us

Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Centers (AKDHC) is one of the most prominent and most respected nephrology practices in the Southwest, providing comprehensive kidney care to patients throughout Arizona. The organization comprises more than 100 board-certified nephrologists, 19 advanced practice providers, and four ambulatory surgery centers, delivering care across the full continuum, from early-stage kidney disease management to advanced renal replacement therapies. As a physician-owned, physician-led organization, AKDHC is deeply committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and long-term sustainability, positioning the practice at the forefront of specialty care as it navigates increasing regulatory complexity and reimbursement pressures.

Ready to lead the Future of Kidney Care?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a premier, physician-led organization and shape the strategic, clinical, and financial future of kidney care across Arizona. We invite visionary healthcare executives ready to drive meaningful impact, lead with purpose, and partner with physicians to advance specialty care at scale.

Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AKDHC) is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.