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Admissions Director

Rosemanorrehab, Durham, NC, United States


Admissions Director

Full-Time | Exempt | Department Head

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Admissions Director to lead the facility’s admissions and census development efforts. This role is responsible for overseeing all admissions operations, building referral relationships, ensuring regulatory and financial appropriateness of admissions, and supporting sustained census growth. This position is ideal for a strong communicator who understands long-term care admissions, payer sources, and the importance of both compliance and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct all admissions department operations

Develop and implement strategies to support census growth and occupancy goals

Oversee the admissions process to ensure medical and financial appropriateness of all admissions

Maintain strong relationships with hospitals, discharge planners, referral sources, and community partners

Ensure all admissions documentation and contracts are completed accurately and timely

Collaborate with Nursing, Business Office, and Social Services to support smooth admissions and transitions

Monitor payer sources, insurance verification, and financial viability of potential admissions

Oversee facility tours and participate in marketing and outreach activities

Track admissions data, referrals, conversions, and census trends

Participate in facility surveys, audits, and plan-of-correction development

Supervise, train, and evaluate admissions staff as assigned

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility policies and procedures

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Prior admissions, marketing, or census development experience in long-term care required

Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and payer sources

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Professional, organized, and results-oriented

Physical Requirements

Office and facility-based work throughout the day

Travel to referral sources, hospitals, and community partners as needed

Standing, walking, and touring the facility regularly

Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Why Join Us

Leadership role with direct impact on census and growth

Opportunity to build strong community and referral relationships

Collaborative leadership environment

Purpose-driven work in long-term care

Apply today to lead admissions strategy, growth, and resident transitions with professionalism and integrity.

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