Director of Admissions

Job Description

Admissions Director | Pikes Peak Post Acute

The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-person role at Pikes Peak Post Acute, a facility focused on post-acute healthcare. The Admissions Director is crucial for supporting facility operations by directly increasing the resident census. This position plays a vital role in ensuring a positive experience for residents and families from their initial admission through their stay at the facility.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Pikes Peak Post Acute facility

• Team: Leads the Admissions Department within the Sales and Marketing department, reporting to an immediate supervisor.
• Mission: To support facility operations by increasing the facility census.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Suite products

What You’ll Actually Do
• Admissions Process Management: Manage the admissions process efficiently to ensure a positive experience for residents, families, and supporting staff.
• Department Operations and Census Growth: Plan, direct, and monitor daily operations of the Admissions Department to meet budgeted resident census goals.
• Referral Relationship Management: Initiate, nurture, and maintain contacts with physicians, social workers, and discharge planners to maximize referrals.
• Patient Intake and Coordination: Obtain applicant information, screen patients against admission criteria, and coordinate physical, social, emotional, and support service requirements.
• Inter-departmental Collaboration: Work collaboratively with leaders of other facility departments to enhance the admissions experience and ensure timely communication.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Director-level role requiring a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Not explicitly stated as required, but two years of admissions experience is preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products; ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s Degree in health care or a related field; LVN or RN license.