Admissions Director

Vista View Post-Acute is a premier skilled nursing facility in Vista, California, committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care 24 hours a day. We specialize in short-term rehabilitation and post-acute services designed to help residents recover, regain independence, and safely return home. Our experienced team provides personalized care in a supportive, fast-paced healthcare environment with a strong focus on clinical excellence, customer service, and positive outcomes. We are dedicated to maintaining a strong census and building lasting partnerships within our healthcare community.

Position: Admissions Director (Census-Driven)

Vista View Post-Acute is seeking a dynamic, census-driven Admissions Director for a full-time, on-site role in Vista, CA. This position is ideal for a highly motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced skilled nursing environment and is passionate about building census, managing referrals, and driving admissions growth.

The Admissions Director will be responsible for managing and converting referrals, maintaining strong relationships with hospitals and community partners, and ensuring a seamless admissions process from referral to admission. The ideal candidate is proactive, relationship-focused, and able to work with urgency while delivering exceptional customer service to residents and families.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and respond to all incoming referrals with urgency and a strong focus on conversion to admissions

Drive and maintain facility census through strategic relationship-building and follow-up

Develop and maintain strong partnerships with hospitals, case managers, discharge planners, and community referral sources

Conduct facility tours for prospective residents and families, ensuring a warm and professional experience

Collaborate closely with DON, clinical team, and administration to review referrals and determine admission eligibility quickly

Coordinate all aspects of the admissions process including bed availability, insurance verification, and documentation

Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and company regulations related to admissions

Track referral activity, admissions metrics, and daily census updates

Participate in marketing and community outreach efforts to support census growth

Provide excellent customer service and communication to residents, families, and referral partners.

Qualifications

Skilled nursing or healthcare admissions experience strongly preferred

Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, census-driven environment

Strong sales, marketing, and relationship-building skills

Excellent communication and customer service abilities

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to multitask

Knowledge of insurance, Medicare, HMOs, and referral processes preferred

Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and leadership teams.

Salary

$70,000 – $80,000 annually (based on experience)

Bonus Plan

Census and performance-based bonus structure

Phone Reimbursement

Monthly phone stipend provided

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and paid time off

Opportunity to grow

Opportunity to grow with a supportive leadership team in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.