Executive Director, SNF Operations & Growth (LNFA)

Cantex; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Health, dental, vision insurance

Supplemental benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO/Sick time

Career growth

Supportive culture

Perks

Job summary

Cantex in Southlake, TX seeks an Executive Director (LNFA) to lead the SNF's operations, clinical care, and financial performance, driving EBITDAR results, census growth, and high-quality resident outcomes.

This role requires regulatory expertise, the ability to build strategic relationships with hospitals and referral sources, and the leadership to create a high-performing team focused on service excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Current, valid Texas LNFA license required.
• 3–5 years LNFA experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Proven ability to achieve EBITDAR budgets and targets.
• Demonstrated success in census development and referral relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations governing SNF operations.
• Comprehensive understanding of SNF reimbursement models across payors.
• Successful track record of regulatory and quality inspections.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a strong sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EBITDAR performance through disciplined revenue management, cost control, and labor optimization.
• Champion a service‑excellence culture for residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Analyze financial reports and KPIs; identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Drive census growth and occupancy through strategic marketing, referral development, and hospital/ACO engagement.
• Build and strengthen relationships with hospitals, physicians, case managers, and other referral sources.
• Ensure a rapid, seamless admissions process that improves conversion rates.
• Achieve positive survey outcomes through proactive oversight of survey readiness, survey response, and timely execution of Plans of Correction (POCs).
• Ensure delivery of compassionate, resident‑centered care that meets or exceeds clinical, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Foster a culture of safety, dignity, and service excellence for residents and families.
• Proactively address resident and family concerns, ensuring timely resolution and communication.
• Build and lead a high‑performing, accountable management team aligned to facility outcomes.
• Strengthen employee engagement, communication, and recognition to reduce turnover and improve stability.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary team to improve quality measures, financial outcomes, and resident satisfaction.
• Maintain a proactive risk‑management posture through strong systems oversight, incident management, and timely reporting.
• Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives to improve outcomes, reduce rehospitalizations, and meet quality‑based reimbursement targets.
• Oversee interdisciplinary collaboration for timely discharge planning and strong care transitions.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging to maintain strong revenue cycle performance.
• Represent the facility at community events and partnerships to support brand visibility and referral growth.
• Provide strong, visible leadership to all department managers and staff.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high‑performing leadership and staff.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, and professional development.

Skills

Texas LNFA license

LNFA experience 3–5 yrs

EBITDAR budgeting

Census development

Regulatory knowledge

Quality inspections

Leadership & communication

Referral management

Job description

Cantex in Southlake, TX seeks an Executive Director (LNFA) to lead the SNF's operations, clinical care, and financial performance, driving EBITDAR results, census growth, and high-quality resident outcomes.

This role requires regulatory expertise, the ability to build strategic relationships with hospitals and referral sources, and the leadership to create a high-performing team focused on service excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.