DaVita reviews

3.2

49% would recommend to a friend

(7,524 total reviews)
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Javier Rodriguez

57% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

DaVita has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 7,524 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DaVita employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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8K reviews
4.0
Aug 4, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It's nationwide company with opportunities to transfer to another state. There is consistancy in the protocols and procedures. The wages are comparable or better than other companies in the same area. Leadership positions are available if one is interested. They have a great web site for information if needed. They have medical & dental insurance for full time employees. The 401k is OK. The stock buying plan is good if one is interested.

Cons

They seem too quick to fire employees with valuable knowledge for infractions. From my viewpoint, I would think they should be dealt with other sanctions first.

5.0
Aug 4, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

DaVita uses a "Village" concept for the organization rather than a company. We also use the word "teammates" to refer to each other rather than co-worker. Although no company is perfect, it really is a good place to work. Teammates are treated with respect and you get the feeling that you are really cared about. There are also lots of opportunities for advancement--almost anywhere in the country if you are open to relocation.

Cons

I work in the Field so I don't work in a clinic. In my position, there really isn't much as far as life/work balance which is very difficult. I also don't like that the People Service Dept isn't very useful when one is trying to obtain another position within the Village.Also because of the size and it being so spread out, a lot of departments are "disconnected" from each other and don't know the others exist!

3.0
Jul 4, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Consistent employment barring any firings over trivial social matters. Patients are not going anywhere so business model is consistent in good times and bad. On a local consideration, DaVita provides a necessary service while providing better than average benefits over and above local small business.

Cons

Stress! Stress! Stress! Tight schedules to complete dialysis process. Often, too many patients in chairs with too few staff to cover to floor. Squeeze a nickle approach can be compromising for patients. Business model is critical care in kidney dialysis. Without the care...death ensues for individuals that have kidney failure. Company management varies at each clinic and region. Lack of consistent application of human resources rules makes it difficult on all teammates (employees). Pay is not in parity with the local median pay scales as defined by state department of labor for job description.

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