Key Takeaways
- DaVita is a Certified Most Loved Workplace® for 2024 and 2025, and earned a spot on the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® 2025 list.
- DaVita scores 85 out of 100 across all five SPARK pillars — Systemic Collaboration, Positive Vision, Alignment of Values, Respect, and Killer Outcomes.
- With 65,000 teammates across 14 countries, DaVita operates as a community first — and a company second.
- In 2022, 81% of teammates reported feeling like they truly belonged at DaVita.
What Does It Mean to Work at DaVita, Inc.?
Working at DaVita means being part of a Village. That's not just a catchy phrase — it's the foundation of how 65,000 teammates show up every single day. DaVita is one of the largest kidney care providers in the world, serving over 200,000 patients across 14 countries. But behind every patient milestone is a team of people who genuinely care — about patients, and about each other.
DaVita has been recognized as a Certified Most Loved Workplace® in both 2024 and 2025, and ranked among the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® in 2025. These honors reflect something real: a culture built on shared values, mutual respect, and a deep sense of purpose.
How Does DaVita Build Systemic Collaboration?
DaVita scores 85/100 on Systemic Collaboration — and it shows. The company lives its core value of Integrity by walking the walk at every level. Teams across departments and locations work together to solve challenges and improve patient outcomes. No one operates in a silo here.
DaVita was one of the first organizations to earn Management Leadership for Tomorrow's Black Equity at Work certification in 2021. It is also part of the inaugural cohort seeking Hispanic Equity at Work certification. The company also holds a firm commitment to equitable pay — teammates in the same role, performing at the same level, are paid fairly regardless of gender, race, or ethnicity.
Does DaVita Have a Positive Vision for the Future?
Yes — and it's grounded in seven core values: Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun. These aren't words on a wall. They guide every decision, every hire, and every patient interaction.
DaVita scores 85/100 on Positive Vision because teammates don't just understand the mission — they share it. The company actively works to expand earning potential, increase representation of women and people of color, and create belonging for every teammate at every level.
How Well Does DaVita Align Company and Employee Values?
DaVita scores 85/100 on Alignment of Values — and the reason is clear. CEO Javier Rodriguez has dedicated over 20 years to DaVita, and he still makes time for one-on-one connections with teammates. He is one of 550 global CEOs to sign the CEO Action Pledge for Diversity and Inclusion.
The DaVita Way — defined by Head, Heart, and Hands — asks every teammate to bring their whole self to their work. This philosophy creates a shared sense of purpose that's rare in any industry, let alone healthcare.
How Does DaVita Show Respect for Its Teammates?
DaVita scores 85/100 on Respect, backed by real numbers. 78% of teammates are women, and 56% are people of color. Among leaders with profit and loss responsibility, 53% are women and 30% are people of color. Representation isn't an aspiration at DaVita — it's a measurable reality.
DaVita also listens. A semi-annual Pulse survey covers belonging, engagement, and wellbeing — and leadership acts quickly on the results. Over the past decade, DaVita has hired more than 3,000 veterans from its 65,000-person workforce.
What Kind of Outcomes Does DaVita's Culture Produce?
DaVita scores 85/100 on Killer Outcomes — and the standout metric is belonging. In 2022, 81% of teammates reported feeling like they belonged at DaVita. That's a powerful result, and it doesn't happen by accident.
DaVita's Belonging strategy is built on three behaviors: creating trust and safety, respecting and valuing others, and providing fair and consistent support. Every teammate plays a role. The result? Greater collaboration, stronger patient outcomes, and a culture that people genuinely want to be part of.
Ready to join the Village? Apply for the Registered Nurse role at DaVita or explore all open positions on the DaVita careers page.