Business Development Representative

Alright, let's talk about this job. It's for a Business Development Director at Encompass Health in San Antonio, TX. This isn't an entry level gig; it's a senior leadership spot where you're steering the ship for inpatient and outpatient growth. You're not just filling beds; you're building the strategy that gets people the rehab care they need.

What you'd be doing

You're leading the charge on growth. That means you own the numbers, the plan, and the team that makes it happen.

• You'll design and run the referral programs that drive our census.
• Leading, training, and developing the business development team is on you.
• A big part of your day is reviewing critical numbers and progress toward goals.
• You need to understand our operational and financial metrics inside and out.
• Managing all marketing operations falls under your watch, including hiring your own staff.
• You've got to know the admission process from start to finish.
• Understanding how reimbursement works in our system is non negotiable.
• You’re the one translating what’s happening in the local market; both opportunities and threats; for senior management.
• Working with hospital leadership to identify new service lines or repackage existing ones is key.

The background we need

We need someone who's been in the arena. This role requires specific experience and a license to operate.

• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required. You'll be out in the community.
• At least two years of experience as a marketing representative or a nurse liaison in healthcare. You have to know this world.
• A Bachelor's degree in a related area is preferred, but we know experience talks loudest.
• A successful track record leading, managing, or working in direct sales and marketing is essential. Healthcare background is a huge plus.
• If you have experience with physician relations, case managers, managed care, or deep knowledge of the local San Antonio, TX healthcare market? That puts you ahead of the curve.

The good stuff they offer

The benefits here are solid from day one. They support you and your family's health, your bank account, and your brain.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans that are affordable for full time and part time employees and their families.
• Paid time off that builds up as you're here. It's generous.
• They help with tuition costs and continuing education through reimbursement programs.
• A 401(k) plan with company matching.
• The chance to buy company stock through an employee purchase plan.

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