Care Transition Coordinator

Care Transition Coordinator – Healthcare Sales & Business Development

Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River is seeking an energetic, results-driven Care Transition Coordinator to develop referral relationships, generate admissions, and help patients and families successfully transition to the next level of care.

This isn't a desk-based admissions position. You'll spend approximately 80% of your time in the market, developing relationships with hospital discharge planners, case managers, physicians, managed care partners, and other healthcare professionals.

If you understand healthcare, enjoy being out in the community, and thrive on building relationships and achieving measurable goals, this could be the opportunity for you.

The Good Stuff — At a Glance

Competitive Compensation

Monthly Incentives Based on Performance Goals

Approximately 80% Market-Based

High-Visibility Relationship-Building Role

Opportunity to Develop Hospital & Healthcare Partnerships

Strong Connection Between Your Efforts and Facility Growth

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Position Overview

The Care Transition Coordinator is responsible for developing and managing referral relationships while positioning Aspire Cahaba as a provider of choice for rehabilitation and post-acute care.

You'll serve as an important connection between referral sources, patients and families, the facility's admissions team, and facility leadership.

You'll also monitor referral and census activity, identify opportunities for growth, and adjust outreach strategies to help achieve facility goals.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with hospital discharge planners, case managers, physicians, managed care organizations, and other referral partners
• Generate and manage qualified inquiries and referrals
• Conduct regular market visits and relationship-building activities
• Educate referral partners about Aspire Cahaba's services and capabilities
• Identify new referral opportunities and strengthen existing partnerships
• Develop and execute measurable marketing and business development strategies
• Monitor census and referral trends and adjust outreach efforts accordingly
• Serve as a liaison between referral sources, facility leadership, and the Admissions and Marketing Coordinator
• Coordinate the referral review and approval process according to company guidelines and protocols
• Help coordinate the admission process from referral through arrival
• Communicate with patients and families and assist with administrative questions related to admission
• Maintain consistent follow-up with referral partners, patients, and responsible parties
• Track outreach activity, referrals, admissions, and results
• Represent Aspire Cahaba professionally throughout the healthcare community

Qualifications

Required

• Experience in long-term care, post-acute care, managed care, or a related healthcare setting
• Strong understanding of the healthcare referral and transition-of-care process
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with discharge planners, case managers, physicians, referral sources, patients, and families
• Outgoing, energetic, and comfortable developing new professional relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Goal-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently in the market
• Ability to manage multiple referrals and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Two (2) or more years of successful admissions, healthcare sales, referral development, or related experience
• Community relations or healthcare business development experience
• Established knowledge of the Birmingham-area healthcare market
• Experience working with skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospital discharge planning, or post-acute care

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers an attractive compensation package that rewards performance and results, including:

• Competitive Compensation
• Monthly Performance Incentives Based on Achieving Goals
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Growth Opportunities

Why Aspire Cahaba?

At Aspire Cahaba, you'll represent a rehabilitation team focused on helping patients recover, regain independence, and successfully transition to the next stage of their journey.

Your relationships in the healthcare community won't simply generate referrals—they'll help connect patients and families with the care they need.

If you're competitive, relationship-driven, and motivated by both purpose and results, we'd love to meet you.

Our Family Caring For Yours

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Apply today and help us strengthen healthcare partnerships, grow our reach, and connect more patients with exceptional post-acute care.