Area Business Development Dir

Encompass Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, and视

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Health Savings Account / Flexible SPA

Job summary

Encompass Health in Memphis, TN is seeking an Area Business Development Director to lead marketing, referral development, and strategic growth across multiple hospitals. You will partner with hospital CEOs and leadership teams to strengthen referral networks, expand access to rehabilitation services, and drive patient-centered care.

In this senior role, you will build and mentor marketing teams, analyze admissions and outcomes, develop market plans with CRM insights, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a marketing representative or nurse liaison in a healthcare environment.
• Bachelor's degree in related area preferred.
• Successful track record in leading, managing or direct sales and marketing, preferably in Healthcare environment.
• Physician relations, Case manager, Managed care, knowledge of local healthcare market preferred.
• Driver's license and acceptable driving record according to company policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic marketing leadership and support for multiple hospitals within an assigned region.
• Monitor admissions, discharges, volume trends, payer mix, case mix, patient outcomes, and other key performance metrics to achieve operational goals.
• Develop and execute effective marketing plans, using data and CRM insights to measure performance and optimize results.
• Identify market opportunities and risks, communicating recommendations and performance updates to hospital and senior leadership.
• Lead marketing operations, including recruiting, hiring, coaching, and developing marketing team members.
• Manage territory assignments, sales strategies, budgets, and grassroots outreach initiatives.
• Oversee admission-related processes, including insurance verification, pre-certification requirements, discharge planning, reimbursement considerations, and resource utilization.
• Partner with clinical and hospital leadership to evaluate admission appropriateness, enhance existing services, and identify opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong referral source relationships by educating stakeholders on services and differentiating the organization from competitors.
• Collaborate with corporate partners to develop marketing materials, advertising campaigns, public relations efforts, and media outreach that support market objectives.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Sales & marketing

Nurse liaison

Physician relations

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

Area Business Development Director Career Opportunity

As an Area Business Development Director, you'll serve as a strategic leader for multiple hospitals, partnering closely with hospital CEOs and leadership teams to strengthen referral relationships and expand access to Encompass Health's exceptional rehabilitation services. In this senior leadership role, you'll lead and develop high-performing business development teams, execute market-wide strategies, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and patient-centered care. Your leadership will directly support our mission of delivering outstanding outcomes while helping more patients regain independence and improve their quality of life.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being at Encompass Health means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks And Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Become the Area Business Development Director you've always aspired to be

• Provide strategic marketing leadership and support for multiple hospitals within an assigned region.
• Monitor admissions, discharges, volume trends, payer mix, case mix, patient outcomes, and other key performance metrics to achieve operational goals.
• Develop and execute effective marketing plans, using data and CRM insights to measure performance and optimize results.
• Identify market opportunities and risks, communicating recommendations and performance updates to hospital and senior leadership.
• Lead marketing operations, including recruiting, hiring, coaching, and developing marketing team members.
• Manage territory assignments, sales strategies, budgets, and grassroots outreach initiatives.
• Oversee admission-related processes, including insurance verification, pre-certification requirements, discharge planning, reimbursement considerations, and resource utilization.
• Partner with clinical and hospital leadership to evaluate admission appropriateness, enhance existing services, and identify opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong referral source relationships by educating stakeholders on services and differentiating the organization from competitors.
• Collaborate with corporate partners to develop marketing materials, advertising campaigns, public relations efforts, and media outreach that support market objectives.

Qualifications

• Driver's license and acceptable driving record according to company policy.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a marketing representative, or nurse liaison in a healthcare environment.
• Bachelor's degree in related area preferred.
• Successful track record in leading, managing or direct sales and marketing, preferably in Healthcare environment.
• Physician relations, Case manager, Managed care, knowledge of local healthcare market preferred.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.