Skilled Admissions Coordinator Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Job Description
Summary: We’re hiring a full-time, 32-hour Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to serve as our Skilled Admissions Coordinator for short-term rehab and skilled nursing admissions for our 64-bed home. You will manage skilled payer-source referrals, coordinate clinical review and authorizations, and build strong relationships with hospitals and referral partners to drive census growth and ensure seamless transitions for residents and families.
Key Responsibilities:
Triage referrals and coordinate clinical reviews to support timely admission decisions.
Work with administration to verify payer source and obtain authorizations.
Collaborate with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to assess clinical appropriateness and facility capacity.
Serve as primary liaison with hospitals, case managers, discharge planners, and community referral sources.
Communicate regularly with Social Services about bed availability, resident status, and potential long-term care conversions.
Support discharge planning and care transitions for skilled residents.
Maintain accurate referral, admission, census, and occupancy records and use electronic referral/EMR systems.
Develop and implement outreach strategies to increase skilled admissions and strengthen referral partnerships.
Required Qualifications:
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) — required.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in admissions, social services, case management, discharge planning, or related healthcare field preferred.
Solid knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and insurances
Experience with skilled nursing facility admissions, reimbursement systems, and long-term care regulations.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and customer-service skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency with electronic referral platforms, EMRs, and healthcare software.
Preferred:
Existing hospital or community referral relationships.
Experience driving census growth through outreach and marketing activities.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Meaningful work improving resident outcomes
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume through Indeed (or email [email protected].
