Admissions Director

Excelsior Care Group; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Programs

Career Growth Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Employee Discounts & Perks

Job summary

West Delray Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Palm Beach, FL is seeking an experienced Admissions Director to lead the admissions team and drive census growth. You will manage the admissions process, build referral relationships, and ensure smooth transitions for patients and families.

The role requires healthcare admissions experience, strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and insurance processes, and the ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve occupancy and revenue

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of healthcare admissions, intake, case management, or business development experience.
• Previous SNF or post-acute care experience strongly preferred.
• Previous Admissions Director or Admissions Coordinator experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, and insurance authorization processes.
• Understanding of healthcare regulations related to admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary clinical teams.
• Proficiency with PointClickCare, CarePort, NaviHealth, AllScripts, or similar referral platforms.
• Excellent communication, organizational, customer service, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the admissions process from referral through admission.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hospitals, physicians, case managers, and referral sources.
• Review clinical documentation to determine admission appropriateness and authorization requirements.
• Coordinate with nursing, therapy, social services, and finance to ensure seamless patient transitions.
• Monitor bed availability, admissions activity, and census development.
• Educate referral partners on facility services, specialty programs, and clinical outcomes.
• Support patients and families throughout the admission process.
• Partner with facility leadership to achieve occupancy and revenue goals.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility admission regulations.

Skills

Healthcare admissions

SNF experience

Admissions leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Referral platforms

Communication skills

Tools

PointClickCare

CarePort

NaviHealth

AllScripts

Job description

Facility: West Delray Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Location: Palm Beach, FL

Position: Admissions Director

Schedule: Full-Time

Salary: $85,000-$110,000 annually

Join Our Team

West Delray Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Admissions Director to lead our admissions department and drive census growth. This leadership role is responsible for building strong referral relationships, overseeing the admissions process, and ensuring a smooth transition for patients and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the admissions process from referral through admission.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hospitals, physicians, case managers, and referral sources.
• Review clinical documentation to determine admission appropriateness and authorization requirements.
• Coordinate with nursing, therapy, social services, and finance to ensure seamless patient transitions.
• Monitor bed availability, admissions activity, and census development.
• Educate referral partners on facility services, specialty programs, and clinical outcomes.
• Support patients and families throughout the admission process.
• Partner with facility leadership to achieve occupancy and revenue goals.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility admission regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of healthcare admissions, intake, case management, or business development experience.
• Previous SNF or post-acute care experience strongly preferred.
• Previous Admissions Director or Admissions Coordinator experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, and insurance authorization processes.
• Understanding of healthcare regulations related to admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary clinical teams.
• Proficiency with PointClickCare, CarePort, NaviHealth, AllScripts, or similar referral platforms.
• Excellent communication, organizational, customer service, and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment
• Employee Discounts & Perks

Background screening information:

Florida Clearinghouse

IND123