Director of Admissions & Business Development

Life Care Services

$95K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Marketing, Business, or a related field required; Master's preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience in healthcare admissions, sales, or business development.
  • Demonstrated skills in census growth, relationship building, and referral management.
  • In-depth knowledge of post-acute care, payer sources, and healthcare regulations.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and data analysis abilities.
  • Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office; valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead admissions operations for timely, accurate, and compliant processes.
  • Drive occupancy goals through active management of census and referral pipelines.
  • Conduct admission assessments and collaborate with clinical teams for effective placements.
  • Build and maintain strong referral relationships with hospitals, physicians, and community partners.
  • Represent Radford Green through tours, outreach efforts, and community engagement activities.
  • Track census, payer mix, and admissions data while maintaining CRM records.
  • Develop and implement business development and marketing strategies.
  • Coach and hold admissions/marketing staff accountable for achieving performance goals.
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and support quality improvement initiatives.
  • Assist with reporting, budgeting, and provide operational support as needed.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and shape the admissions process in a growing organization.
  • Diverse responsibilities that combine healthcare knowledge with business development.
  • Emphasis on relationship-building with local healthcare providers and community partners.
  • Role has significant influence on occupancy and revenue growth strategies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Director of Admissions & Business Development

The Director of Admissions & Business Development leads census growth and revenue performance for Radford Green across Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living. This role oversees the full admissions process from inquiry to move-in, while driving referral development, marketing initiatives, and community outreach. The Director ensures a high-quality customer experience, aligns services with market demand, and maintains regulatory compliance. This position supervises the Clinical Liaison and Admission Coordinators.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead admissions operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processes
  • Drive occupancy goals through active census and referral pipeline management
  • Conduct admission assessments and coordinate with clinical teams for appropriate placement
  • Build and maintain referral relationships with hospitals, physicians, and community partners
  • Represent Radford Green through tours, outreach, and community engagement
  • Track census, payer mix, and admissions data; maintain accurate documentation and CRM records
  • Develop and execute business development and marketing strategies
  • Lead, coach, and hold admissions/marketing staff accountable to performance goals
  • Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations and support quality initiatives
  • Assist with reporting, budgeting, and operational support as needed


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Marketing, Business or related field required (Master's preferred)
  • 3-5 years of healthcare admissions, sales, or business development experience
  • Skilled in census growth, relationship building, and referral management
  • Strong knowledge of post-acute care, payer sources, and regulations
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and data analysis skills
  • Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office; valid driver's license required


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