Marketing and Admissions Director
Sterling Healthcare Management · Gary, IN · 1 wk ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
About This Role
We are looking for a driven, personable, and results-focused Marketing & Admissions Director to grow our census and lead our admissions process. You will build referral relationships in the community, manage every inquiry from first call to move-in, and be the face of our facility to hospitals, discharge planners, case managers, and families. If you love sales, thrive on relationships, and want to make a real impact in long-term care — this role is for you.
What We Offer
- Benefits for Full-Time Staff Include: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance.
- 401(K) with company match
- PTO
- Virtual Doctor Visits - Telehealth
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- KISx Card (surgery and imaging program)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Daily Pay Available
- Fun, Creative, and Mission-driven work environment
- Supportive leadership that values your ideas
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute a proactive census development plan targeting skilled nursing, long-term care, and assisted living referral sources
- Build and maintain relationships with hospital discharge planners, case managers, social workers, physicians, and managed care organizations
- Conduct regular in-person sales calls, facility tours, and presentations to referral sources and prospective residents and families
- Respond to all referrals and inquiries same day — urgent referrals within one hour
- Screen referrals for clinical and financial appropriateness with the DON and Business Office
- Manage the full admissions process from inquiry through move-in including paperwork and room coordination
- Maintain and grow occupancy by monitoring census by payer mix daily and developing strategies
- Manage the facility's digital presence including website, Google Business profile, and online reviews
- Plan and execute community events, open houses, and referral appreciation programs
- Track and report census, referral, and conversion data to the Administrator weekly
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of healthcare sales, marketing, or admissions experience — long-term care or post-acute experience strongly preferred
- Established relationships with local hospital discharge planners and case managers preferred
- Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care payer sources
- Experience with CRM or admissions tracking software — PointClickCare or Enquire a plus
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated and comfortable working in a performance-driven environment
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
- Professional appearance and confident, credible presence in the community