Admissions Director: SNF Census Growth & Referrals

LongTerm Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth

Professional development

Collaborative leadership

Job summary

LongTerm Healthcare is seeking a Director of Admissions for our skilled nursing facility in Chicago to lead the admissions process from referral through admission and ensure a smooth transition for residents and families.

The ideal candidate will drive census growth, manage referrals from hospitals and clinicians, and coordinate with nursing, social services, and therapy teams to secure appropriate admissions while upholding clinical standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, post-acute care, or healthcare admissions preferred.
• Strong understanding of hospital-to-SNF referral and admissions processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage admissions from referral through admission.
• Coordinate with hospitals, physicians, case managers, and discharge planners.
• Educate referral sources about the facility's capabilities and admission criteria.
• Monitor census and strategic referral development.
• Maintain records of referrals, admissions, denials, and conversions.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Sales/Business development

Job description

LongTerm Healthcare is seeking a Director of Admissions for our skilled nursing facility in Chicago to lead the admissions process from referral through admission and ensure a smooth transition for residents and families.

The ideal candidate will drive census growth, manage referrals from hospitals and clinicians, and coordinate with nursing, social services, and therapy teams to secure appropriate admissions while upholding clinical standards.