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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Centers

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Position Overview:

Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Centers (AKDHC) (www.akdhc.com) is a leading physician-owned nephrology practice serving patients across Arizona. With more than 100 nephrologists, 19 advanced practice providers, and 4 ambulatory surgery centers, AKDHC delivers comprehensive kidney care across the full continuum.

AKDHC is seeking an accomplished Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership for a complex, multi-site specialty organization. This role requires a seasoned healthcare executive with deep experience in large private medical practices and a sophisticated understanding of nephrology-adjacent business models, including value-based care, dialysis partnerships, ancillary service development, and real estate strategy.

Reporting to and partnering closely with the physician Board of Directors, the CEO will lead enterprise strategy, drive sustainable growth, and strengthen clinical and financial performance in an increasingly complex reimbursement and regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Strategy & Growth

Develop and execute a long-term enterprise strategy focused on nephrology-specific growth opportunities, including dialysis partnerships, CKD care models, population health, and value-based kidney care initiatives

Evaluate and implement alternative payment models, risk-bearing arrangements, and other value-based care strategies

Identify and pursue opportunities for geographic expansion, practice affiliations, and physician recruitment aligned with market demand

Lead the evaluation and development of ancillary and integrated services, including vascular access, clinical research, care coordination, and home dialysis support

Financial & Operational Leadership

Provide executive-level financial oversight across complex nephrology revenue streams, payer mixes, and reimbursement models

Drive performance improvement in revenue cycle management, cost structure, and physician compensation methodologies

Ensure operational excellence across clinical support functions, compliance, quality reporting, and regulatory requirements

Oversee and optimize strategic relationships with dialysis providers, hospitals, health systems, and payers

Physician Partnership & Governance

Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the physician Board of Directors, supporting effective governance and long-term planning

Balance physician autonomy and clinical priorities with strong business discipline in a physician-led private practice model

Lead, develop, and hold accountable the executive and administrative leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration

Required Qualifications

Senior executive leadership experience in a large, physician-owned medical practice strongly preferred

Proven leadership within a medical group of 50+ physicians; specialty practice experience highly desirable

Demonstrated expertise in nephrology practice management, dialysis economics, or closely related specialty care models

Track record of success in strategic planning, financial management, and execution of growth initiatives

Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analytics in a multi-site healthcare environment

Experience working effectively with physician boards and navigating complex governance structures

Master’s degree required; MBA, MHA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred

Personal Attributes

Executive presence with the credibility to lead and influence highly engaged physician stakeholders

Strategic, analytical, and data-driven decision-maker with a strong execution mindset

Collaborative leadership style well-suited to a clinically sophisticated, physician-owned culture

High integrity, sound judgment, and exceptional communication skills

Location & Lifestyle

Phoenix, Arizona

Compensation

AKDHC offers a competitive executive compensation package, including base salary, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits, commensurate with experience.

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