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Director of Marketing and Business Development

Ernest Health, Inc., Multiple locations

Job type: Full Time


Overview
We are seeking a Director of Marketing & Business Development to join our team of passionate patient caregivers! Mesquite, Texas

About our Hospital ~ Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute in Mesquite, Texas is a leading inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.

We are devoted to helping patients regain their strength and independence after life-changing health events such as strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, or complex orthopedic surgeries.

At our institute, patients receive personalized and intensive therapy – including physical, occupational, and speech therapy – delivered by a caring interdisciplinary team that encourages and motivates them at every step.

Our facility features modern therapy gyms, adaptive equipment, and a warm, encouraging atmosphere that feels like a second home to patients and staff alike. Accredited and consistently ranked for outstanding patient outcomes, Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute is proud to provide compassionate, high‑quality rehabilitative care that enables individuals to rebuild their lives and return to their families and communities.

Position Overview
The Director of Marketing and Business Development (DMBD) is primarily responsible for the planning and execution of all marketing efforts including public relations, marketing, and sales, to ensure full occupancy of the facility. He/she manages and directs the staff in the Marketing and Business Development Department to achieve budgeted volume goals for average daily census and admissions. The director provides administration with summaries and recommendations from market research evaluations. Coordinates the production and placement of advertisements. Works in conjunction with clinical leadership to develop and promote new programs and services. Key responsibilities include managing and strategically directing all the functions of the Marketing and Admissions department, developing individual clinical liaison goals and monitoring results for sales calls, referrals, admissions, and out‑patients visits, and developing and conducting ongoing marketing/sales training for marketing teams.

What You Bring

Licensed as a Social Worker, Nurse, PT, OT, or SLP required.

Experience working in the medical environment promoting programs and services.

Ability to build strong relationships in an assigned territory utilizing clinical and selling skills.

Passionate patient advocate assisting in the referral to admission process.

Strong clinical skills with a mindset for business development.

Benefits

PPO and High‑Deductible Medical Plan options

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short‑and‑long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives

Earned Time Off – start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications
Required Skills

Three to five years current experience in healthcare required, preferably in a hospital setting or sales.

Strong background in client services and relationship management preferred.

Supervisory/leadership experience required.

Current, valid, and active driver’s license, auto insurance, and clean driving record required.

Ability to travel using publicly available air and ground transportation.

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field, marketing, or related field preferred.

Additional Qualifications / Skills

Demonstrates an understanding of patient mix, regulatory requirements, reimbursements, etc. that impact overall hospital operations.

Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.

Effective organizational and time management skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.

Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.

Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Ability to develop and implement strategic sales plans.

Ability to meet tight deadlines in relation to reports, plans, projects and other job responsibilities

Responsibilities
Is the individual primarily responsible for the planning and execution of all marketing efforts including public relations, marketing, and sales to ensure full occupancy of the facility. Manages and directs the staff in the Marketing and Business Development Department. Provides administration with summaries and recommendations from market research evaluations. Coordinates the production and placement of advertisements. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

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