Admissions Director (Skilled Nursing)

Admissions DirectorA respected, non-profit skilled nursing facility in Brooklyn with a long-standing reputation for clinical quality, operational stability, and ethical care delivery. The organization operates at the intersection of mission and performanceserving patients, families, and hospital partners with consistency, urgency, and professionalism. Leadership is focused on maintaining strong Medicare census, high clinical standards, and reliable hospital relationships in a highly competitive post-acute market.The Admissions Director is a senior, results-driven role with direct accountability for Medicare census growth and hospital referral conversion. This position is not administrative and not entry-level. It requires a seasoned skilled nursing professional who understands hospital discharge dynamics, payer strategy, and how to win referrals through responsiveness, credibility, and execution. The ideal candidate is business-minded, metrics-oriented, and relationship-obsessedwhile still leading with empathy and sound judgment. This role demands presence, follow-through, and ownership 364 days a year.ResponsibilitiesOwn Medicare admissions volume and actively drive census performanceServe as the primary admissions authority for hospital referrals, with an emphasis on speed, accuracy, and conversionDevelop, manage, and expand hospital referral relationships, including case managers, social workers, and discharge plannersAggressively follow up on referrals to maximize acceptance and minimize leakageEvaluate clinical appropriateness, payer eligibility, and reimbursement potential for all admissionsPartner closely with nursing leadership and therapy teams to ensure the facility can deliver on hospital expectationsTrack referral sources, conversion rates, payer mix, and census trends with a revenue-focused lensIdentify barriers to admission and proactively solve themMaintain strong visibility within hospitals and respond quickly to time-sensitive discharge needsRepresent the facility as a credible, reliable, and knowledgeable post-acute partnerEnsure compliance with Medicare guidelines, regulatory standards, and internal policiesParticipate in strategic planning related to census growth, payer mix optimization, and market positioningQualificationsDemonstrated admissions or hospital liaison experience within a skilled nursing facility is requiredStrong Medicare admissions background required; candidates without Medicare-focused SNF experience will not be consideredProven success working directly with hospitals and managing discharge-driven referralsClear understanding of payer mix, length of stay, and reimbursement implicationsBusiness-oriented mindset with comfort being held accountable to numbers and outcomesAbility to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentStrong judgment, professionalism, and relationship-management skillsEmotionally intelligent, patient-centered, and family-awarewithout losing operational focusNYC or Brooklyn market experience strongly preferredCompensationSalary range: $90,000 $125,000, based on experience, hospital relationships, and demonstrated performanceThis is a high-impact leadership role with direct influence on revenue and organizational stability