Business Development Representative

• Collaborate closely with hospital discharge planners, social workers, case managers, physicians and management, as well as provide education staff to generate referral sources.


• Develop strong relationships with key referral sources.


• Identify opportunities for partnering and growth.


• Manage leads from referral sources and ensure efficient admissions process for clients.


• Increase the number of referral sources within a facility such as with physician, social workers and discharge planners.


• Coordinate with clinical assessment team on referrals for admission based on the services provided by the facility.


• Educate patients, families, community and other referral sources on programs, services and amenities provided within facility.


• Coordinate the completion of admission process and ensure appropriate resources are obtained.


• Travel frequently within community, scheduling meetings and developing contacts/referral sources.


• Document referral sources within appropriate contact management system.


• Develop events and educational forums that demonstrate programs and provide an opportunity to identify potential referral sources.


• Maintain existing referral relationships.


• Utilize analytic tools, such as Salesforce, to effectively plan and evaluate activity to optimize results.


• Represent facility in professional forums and communicate mission in all outreach interactions.


• Create outreach initiatives that will regularly communicate facility mission with referral sources through phone, email, e-blast, written notes, events, networking and other professional activities.


• Provide the facility or receiving team with appropriate information to facilitate admission when necessary.


• Create outreach initiatives that will ensure regular communication with top referral sources through phone, email, e-blast, written notes, events, networking and other professional activities.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related health or social services field preferred.  


• Two or more years’ experience in sales and/or marketing required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile, where facility requires.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

The representative will work closely with the Director of Outpatient Services to identify appropriate patients for step-down levels of care. This role includes serving as a patient navigator, facilitating smooth transitions from higher levels of care to outpatient services. Responsibilities also include coordinating step-down placements with social workers and clinical teams, verifying insurance benefits and coverage, and ensuring all financial clearances are completed in a timely manner.

In addition, the representative will actively promote the program within the community by building and maintaining relationships with referral sources, healthcare providers, and community partners to support program growth and patient access to care.

salary between $58,000 - 79,000.