Admissions Director

Vita Healthcare is seeking an Admissions Director. The ideal candidates must be devoted and compassionate about their chosen career. Leadership abilities and effective communication skills are necessary for this position.

Qualifications for Admissions Director:

• Prior sales and marketing experience in the healthcare industry preferred
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) qualifications optional
• Minimum of two (2) year experience in long-term care
• Proven ability to successfully market the services of the organization.

Responsibilities of Admissions Director:

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with referral sources to promote skilled services
• Coordinate the referral process from the identification of the appropriate payer source to the analysis of patient information
• Responsible for achieving proposed company census and revenue objectives
• Collaborate with patient or representative, physicians, residents, nursing staff members, rehabilitation therapy staff members and social work staff members to ensure seamless transfer to the facility
• Communicates information effectively to physicians, supervisors, facility administrators, and any other pertinent personnel in a timely manner
• Analyze patient needs and match with facility services to plan for an appropriate facility placement
• Complete an on-site visit to the referring facility to review the physician orders, assess the patient’s clinical needs and obtain clinical information
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills of Admissions Director: All qualified applicants should possess the following qualities:

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to respect all members of the healthcare team
• Strong documentation skills
• Solid work history with excellent attendance and punctuality patience, understanding and compassion for those requiring our care

As a Vita Healthcare employee, you will enjoy working in an environment that promotes professional growth and development that offers competitive wages, PTO, and insurance plans.

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Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• admissions: 1 year (Preferred)
• long term care: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Richmond, VA (Preferred)

License:

• RN/LPN (Preferred)