Census-Driven Director of SNF Admissions

Legacy Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Census growth impact

Leadership partnership

Career development opportunities

Supportive leadership environment

Local healthcare community connections

Job summary

Legacy Healthcare is seeking a Director of Admissions for a Skilled Nursing Facility in Chicago. You will oversee the admissions process from referral to admission, coordinating with hospitals, physicians, discharge planners, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions for residents.

The role focuses on optimizing census, fostering strong referral relationships, and ensuring timely admissions while maintaining clinical standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in skilled nursing, hospital-to-SNF referral experience preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with referral partners.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and other payer processes preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple referrals and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage admissions process from referral through admission.
• Coordinate with nursing, social services, therapy, dietary, and pharmacy for admissions.
• Communicate admission decisions to referral sources and families.
• Develop census and referral strategies with facility leadership.
• Maintain records of referrals, admissions, denials, and conversions.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Admissions management

Documentation skills

Job description

Legacy Healthcare is seeking a Director of Admissions for a Skilled Nursing Facility in Chicago. You will oversee the admissions process from referral to admission, coordinating with hospitals, physicians, discharge planners, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions for residents.

The role focuses on optimizing census, fostering strong referral relationships, and ensuring timely admissions while maintaining clinical standards.