Director of Admissions
On-site · Oswego, New York, United States
Job Summary
Director of Admissions responsible for census and admissions management in a nursing home and skilled rehabilitation unit, including rapid referral response, hospital and payer communication, and conversion of referrals into admissions. Collaborates with hospital discharge planners, physicians, families, therapy, nursing, finance, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure clinically appropriate admissions, smooth transitions, and compliant, timely admissions. Focus areas include maintaining target census levels, managing referral activity and bed availability, coordinating with payer sources, and coordinating move-in logistics while supporting community presence and external outreach through a dedicated sales representative. Requires strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid/post-acute reimbursement, and familiarity with electronic medical records and referral-management systems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent healthcare experience may be considered
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in skilled nursing admissions, case management, healthcare marketing, hospital discharge planning, or related healthcare field preferred
- Strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and post-acute reimbursement
- Knowledge of skilled nursing regulations and admission requirements preferred
- Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with electronic medical records and referral management systems preferred
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