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Wolcott Hall Nursing Center is a 58-bed skilled nursing facility located right off of Route 8 in Torrington, CT. Wolcott Hall maintains an excellent community reputation and a very family-like atmosphere. Because we are so small, it is easier to really get to know the residents and family members, as well as create working relationships. We would love to have you as part of our team!

Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description:

Organizes, controls, and executes the admission process including referral management, community/hospital sales, admitting new residents, and completing admission agreements in compliance with all regulations and guidelines. Coordinates facility specific and supports company activities including attending external community marketing events, and arranging tours of the facility in accordance with facility and corporate guidelines.

Admissions Functions:

Coordinates all admissions to facility in accordance with budgeted census projections and maintains budgeted census mix. Conducts follow ups on all inquiries/tours, and manages bed availability with team in order to accept most admissions possible. Attends pertinent facility meetings, with correct, up to date referral and resident information. Verifies all payers for active coverage, available benefits, contracted plans and requirements prior authorization requirements. Completes the notification process and reporting requirements as directed by regulatory authorities and facility policies. Responsible for collecting the correct PASRR from the hospital or community physician during admission process. Communicates information to the resident and family concerning facility admission agreement, residents’ rights, family and resident responsibilities, conditions of admission, and licensing and regulatory requirements. 

Marketing Functions:

 Facilitates the development of marketing strategies, public relations activities and programs designed to promote the facility and the entire company. Drives marketing and events, as well as improves hospital relationships to increase referrals. Acts as liaison between facility and all community group agencies. Attends 5 external community marketing visits/events per quarter. Hosts 2 internal marketing events per year (events specifically for resident/family/employees not included)

Qualifications:

• Must be knowledgeable of admissions and discharge procedures in conjunctions with all current laws, as well as be familiar with residents’ rights and documentation requirements in accordance with regulations and/or guidelines.
• Previous long term care and marketing experience preferred.
• Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must have a vehicle and a valid drivers’ license.
• Must be innovative and able to find creative ways to serve the variety of resident needs and maintain the customer focus.

Benefits:

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit