Skilled Admissions Coordinator Licensed Social Worker LSW

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 clancaster@pinnaclenorthberwick.com.