Director of Public Relations

Job Address: 2222 Margaret Avenue Terre Haute, IN 47802 Southwood Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Health Services, is seeking an experienced health care professional with sales and marketing abilities for the position of Director of Public Relations. This is an internal and external position that will focus on community marketing and will serve as a backup for admissions while being an advocate and example of superior customer service. PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT The position of Director of Public Relations will be responsible for developing and maintaining referral relationships in the community and to meet and exceed current budgeted census goals for our facility. The yearly and quarterly sales and marketing plans will focus the day to day job tasks. The efforts of this position will work in tandem with the strategic business plan, as well as the leadership team, in the facility. WHAT WE OFFER The Director of Public Relations will enjoy a competitive salary and PTO package in a great, team atmosphere. CommuniCare offers full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts. Do you have what it takes to be the next Director of Public Relations at Southwood? QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS High school graduate or GED equivalent Must have proven track record of health care marketing success. Previous experience as marketing / admissions in health care required. Long Term Care experience preferred. Knowledge and experience with medicare, medicaid and private insurance Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail Advanced computer skills Reliable transportation a must Flexibility with days and time needed Able to work independently Pleasant personality JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES As the Director of Public Relations, you will take charge of: Community Marketing Backup for Admissions Tours and Follow Ups Room readiness Community Events Customer Service Professional Events ABOUT US A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another. Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.