Business Development Specialist

Tender Care; Lake Park (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Whole Life & Aflac Supplemental

Team-focused environment

Job summary

Tender Care is seeking a Business Development Specialist in Lake Park, FL to connect medically complex children with pediatric care. The role emphasizes relationship-building, advocacy for families, and educating the Florida healthcare market about PPECC services.

You will develop referral networks, manage enrollment workflows with nursing and admin teams, and travel across South Florida, including evenings and weekends for events as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare business development, medical sales, referral development, admissions, or community outreach.
• Strong communication, presentation, organization, and follow-up skills.
• The ability to work independently and remain accountable for referral and census goals.
• Willingness to complete a Level 2 Background Screening prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Represent and advocate for Tender Care and the families we serve.
• Educate Florida healthcare professionals, community partners, and families about PPECC services.
• Build referral relationships with pediatric providers, hospitals, Medicaid plans, schools, and partners.
• Generate qualified referrals and assist families through enrollment with nursing and admin teams.
• Follow up consistently with sources, families, and potential patients.
• Schedule office visits, presentations, community meetings, and center tours.
• Attend healthcare events, family events, and networking opportunities.
• Develop a weekly outreach plan and manage your South Florida territory.
• Keep records of contacts, visits, referrals, and enrollments.

Skills

Healthcare business development

Medical sales

Referral development

Community outreach

Stakeholder management

Job description

Position Details: Business Development Specialist

Location: Lake Park, FL

Openings: 1

Salary Range:

Description:

AtTender Care PPEC, our Business Development Specialist will help connect medically complex children and their families with safe, dependable, and compassionate pediatric care.

This is a relationship-focused role for someone who knows how to build relationships, earn trust, and follow through. You will be an advocate for Tender Care and the families we serve while helping educate the Florida healthcare market about PPECC and the important role pediatric medical daycare can play in a child’s care.

What You’ll Do

Every day looks a little different, but your impact is constant:

• Represent and advocate for Tender Care, the children in our care, and the families we serve
• Help educate healthcare professionals, community partners, and families throughout the Florida market about PPECC services and pediatric medical daycare
• Build referral relationships with pediatric healthcare providers, hospitals, Medicaid plans, schools, and community partners. Identify new referral opportunities throughout South Florida, Palm Beach County, Broward County, and surrounding communities
• Generate qualified referrals and work with our nursing and admin team to help families move through the enrollment process
• Consistently follow up with referral sources, families, and potential patients
• Schedule office visits, presentations, community meetings, and center tours
• Attend healthcare events, family events, networking opportunities, and community programs where Tender Care should have a presence
• Develop a weekly outreach plan and manage your territory with purpose
• Keep accurate records of contacts, visits, referrals, follow-up, and new enrollments
• Full-time, field-based position
• Regular travel throughout the South Floridaarea
• Evening and weekend availability as needed for events and Networking

Benefits That Matter

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Whole Life & Aflac Supplemental Options
• A genuinely supportive, team-focused environment

What You Need:

• Must have valid Florida Drivers License and reliable vehicle for travel
• Willingness to complete a Level 2 Background Screening prior to start: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
• Experience in healthcare business development, medical sales, referral development, admissions, or community outreach
• Strong communication, presentation, organization, and follow-up skills
• The ability to work independently and remain accountable for referral and census goals

If you’re looking for a role where your work truly matters every single day, we’d love to meet you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.