Regional Director of Admissions

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$160K — $180K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in admissions, marketing, or business development in skilled nursing or long-term care.
  • 3+ years of multi-site or regional leadership experience.
  • Proven success in increasing occupancy and improving payer mix.
  • Strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, and commercial insurance reimbursement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee admissions teams across six nursing facilities.
  • Develop regional admissions strategies to meet occupancy and payer goals.
  • Ensure efficiency and compliance in the admissions process.
  • Monitor trends and performance to implement growth action plans.
  • Foster relationships with hospitals and healthcare professionals for referrals.
  • Collaborate with leadership to meet operational objectives.
  • Analyze market trends to enhance referrals and market share.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements with regular travel.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and oversight to Admissions Directors and Coordinators across six skilled nursing facilities.
  • Develop and implement regional admissions strategies to achieve occupancy, census, and payer mix goals.
  • Oversee the admissions process, ensuring timely referrals, efficient admissions, and regulatory compliance.
  • Monitor census trends, referral activity, and admissions performance, implementing action plans to drive growth.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with hospitals, physicians, case managers, discharge planners, managed care organizations, and other referral sources.
  • Collaborate with Executive Directors and interdisciplinary leadership to support operational and financial objectives.
  • Analyze market trends and identify opportunities to increase referrals and market share.
  • Prepare regional admissions reports and monitor key performance indicators.
  • Travel regularly between facilities to provide leadership, operational support, and coaching.

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field required;
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive admissions, marketing, business development, or census development experience within skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of multi-site or regional leadership experience
  • Demonstrated success in increasing occupancy, improving payer mix, and leading high-performing admissions teams.
  • Thorough knowledge of skilled nursing operations and the admissions process.
  • Strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, and commercial insurance reimbursement.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with hospitals, physicians, discharge planners, and community referral partners.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret census data, referral trends, and performance metrics to drive strategic decision-making.
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR), admissions software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to manage multiple facilities, prioritize competing demands, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reliable transportation required, with the ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned region.

Salary:$160,000-$180,000 annually

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