Admissions Director

Key Job Duties Include:

• Manage the admissions process end-to-end
• Coordinate all incoming referrals, conduct pre-admission screenings, and ensure smooth, timely resident admissions.
• Drive and maintain census growth
• Actively work to meet and exceed census goals through strategic outreach and consistent follow-up.
• Build and maintain referral relationships
• Develop strong partnerships with hospitals, case managers, physicians, and community organizations.
• Review clinical and financial eligibility
• Evaluate referrals for appropriate level of care, payer source, and facility fit in collaboration with nursing and billing teams.
• Cook up with internal departments
• Work closely with nursing, therapy, social services, and billing to ensure readiness for new admissions and continuity of care.
• Oversee insurance verification and authorizations
• Ensure payer sources are verified and required pre-certifications or authorizations are obtained prior to admission.
• Provide tours and support families/residents
• Conduct facility tours and guide residents and families through the decision-making and transition process.
• Track and report admissions data
• Monitor referral sources, conversion rates, and census trends, and provide regular reporting to leadership.