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Posted: 13-May-26
Location: United States - Nationwide
Type: Full Time
Salary: Negotiable
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Internal Number: 001
Reports To: CEO / Executive Leadership
Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000 with incentive and equity opportunities based on performance
Remote w/ Travel as Needed
Built for healthcare professionals, by healthcare professionals.
About BedConnect
BedConnect is transforming the discharge and post-acute placement process by connecting hospitals, case managers, patients, families, and senior care providers through a streamlined, technology-enabled platform. Our mission is to reduce placement delays, improve patient outcomes, and simplify care transitions across the healthcare continuum.
We are building a trusted network of healthcare providers and partners dedicated to improving how patients transition into post-acute and senior care services.
Position Summary
The Director of Network Development & Care Navigation will lead BedConnect’s efforts to expand and strengthen referral relationships across hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, rehabilitation centers, and post-acute care organizations.
This is a relationship-driven, growth-focused role designed for a healthcare professional with direct hospital case management experience who understands discharge planning firsthand and can effectively engage healthcare partners, build trust, and expand referral networks.
This role is ideal for an experienced hospital case management professional who understands the realities of discharge planning, patient placement barriers, and post-acute coordination firsthand. The initial focus of the role will be growing BedConnect’s network, building strategic healthcare partnerships, and serving as a trusted resource to hospital case management teams and provider partners.
As BedConnect scales, this role will evolve into broader leadership responsibilities supporting care navigation operations, patient coordination, and case management initiatives.
The ideal candidate is passionate about improving patient transitions while also being comfortable with outreach, provider engagement, business development, and strategic growth initiatives in a fast-paced startup environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Growth & Hospital Partnership Development
- Build and maintain strong referral relationships with:
- Hospital case managers
- Social workers
- Discharge planners
- Physician groups
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Assisted living and memory care communities
- Home health and hospice agencies
- Expand BedConnect’s provider and referral network within targeted markets.
- Serve as a trusted liaison between hospitals and post-acute providers.
- Conduct outreach meetings, presentations, onboarding sessions, and education with healthcare stakeholders.
- Identify new partnership opportunities and strategic growth initiatives.
- Represent BedConnect at healthcare networking events, industry meetings, and community engagements.
- Track referral activity, partnership growth, and market opportunities.
Care Navigation & Case Management Support
- Utilize firsthand hospital case management experience to support complex patient transitions and placements.
- Assist patients and families in navigating senior care and post-acute placement options.
- Collaborate with discharge planners and providers to facilitate smooth transitions of care.
- Help resolve barriers related to insurance, level of care, placement availability, transportation, and timing.
- Provide operational insight into discharge planning workflows and hospital partner needs.
- Ensure compassionate, patient-centered communication throughout the placement process.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA and healthcare privacy standards.
Leadership & Operational Development
- Help develop scalable workflows and operational best practices for BedConnect’s navigation services.
- Provide strategic feedback to leadership regarding hospital workflow challenges and market needs.
- Assist with future recruiting, onboarding, and mentorship of care navigation staff.
- Collaborate on service expansion and operational growth initiatives.
- Support continuous improvement efforts across network development and care coordination functions.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus/incentive opportunities
- Equity opportunities
- PTO and flexible scheduling
- Opportunity for advancement within a rapidly growing healthcare technology company
- Ability to directly shape and influence organizational growth
- Mileage reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
Why Join BedConnect?
At BedConnect, you’ll help reshape how hospitals, providers, patients, and families navigate post-acute care transitions. Your hospital case management experience will directly influence how healthcare organizations improve placement efficiency, reduce discharge delays, and create better patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
Equal Opportunity Employer
BedConnect is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We believe diversity strengthens our team, our mission, and the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of direct hospital case management experience required
- Candidate must have worked as a hospital case manager, discharge planner, or transitional care professional within an acute care setting
- RN, BSN, LMSW, LBSW, CCM, ACM, or related clinical licensure/certification strongly preferred
- Experience in provider relations, healthcare outreach, or business development
Strong firsthand understanding of:
- Hospital discharge planning
- Post-acute placement processes
- Medicare and managed care workflows
- Utilization management and care coordination challenges
- Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, and home care environments
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and families
- Comfortable with outreach, networking, presentations, and relationship development
- Highly organized with strong problem-solving, communication, and follow-through skills
- Comfortable working independently within a fast-paced, growth-oriented startup environment
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Existing relationships within hospitals, senior living, or post-acute care networks
- Experience with healthcare technology, CRM systems, EMRs, and / or SaaS platforms
- Leadership or team development experience is a plus
- Experience in healthcare business development, provider relations, or healthcare technology
Key Competencies
- Hospital Case Management Expertise
- Relationship Building
- Healthcare Networking
- Strategic Growth
- Discharge Planning Knowledge
- Care Coordination
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Operational Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Required) - as needed
Work Location: Remote
