Admissions Director-Skilled Nursing Facility-Experience required

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Sylva Valley Health & Rehab
Location: Sylva, North Carolina
Employment Type: Full-time

Sylva Valley Health & Rehab is seeking an energetic, organized, and relationship-focused Admissions Director to lead our admissions process and support continued census growth. This position requires at least one year of experience working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the admissions process from initial referral through resident arrival. 
• Review referrals promptly and coordinate clinical and financial approval. 
• Communicate with hospitals, referral sources, residents, and families. 
• Verify insurance coverage, benefits, authorizations, and payer information. 
• Maintain accurate referral and admission documentation. 
• Conduct facility tours and explain services to prospective residents and families. 
• Build relationships with hospitals, physicians, case managers, home health agencies, and community partners. 
• Follow up on pending referrals and identify barriers that may delay admission. 
• Coordinate room assignments, transportation, equipment, medications, and other admission needs. 
• Participate in census-development and marketing activities. 
• Track referral sources, admissions, denials, and conversion rates. 
• Maintain resident confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements. 
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, the business office, and administration. 
• Assist with admissions outside normal business hours when necessary. 

Required Qualifications

• At least one year of work experience in a skilled nursing facility is required. 
• Strong communication, organization, customer-service, and follow-up skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple referrals and changing priorities. 
• Comfortable using electronic referral platforms, email, and healthcare software. 
• Professional, dependable, responsive, and able to protect confidential information. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in skilled nursing admissions, marketing, business development, or census management. 
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, insurance verification, and authorization processes. 

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation 
• Supportive leadership team 
• Opportunities for professional growth 
• Collaborative, resident-centered workplace 
• Meaningful work serving residents and families 

 

Apply Today

Apply online at tinyurl.com/SylvaValley. Join Sylva Valley  Health & Rehab and take ownership of a referral and admissions program where responsiveness, relationships, and results matter.

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