Overview

Director of Growth & Strategic Partnerships Senior Living & Skilled Nursing Contract Therapy Location: Remote / In-Office / Hybrid / Regional Travel Employment Type: Full-Time About Us We are a dynamic and forward-thinking Contract Therapy company committed to improving outcomes across the post-acute care continuum. Our mission is to build meaningful partnerships with healthcare organizations and provide innovative therapy solutions that improve clinical outcomes, enhance operational performance, and support the communities we serve. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a relationship-driven leader who can help expand our presence throughout the senior living and skilled nursing markets. Position Summary We are seeking a Director of Growth & Strategic Partnerships to lead the development and expansion of strategic relationships with senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), regional operators, ownership groups, and other post-acute healthcare organizations. This is a relationship-first growth position. The ideal candidate is someone who genuinely enjoys meeting people, developing trust, understanding an organizations challenges, and creating partnerships that provide long-term value. Rather than simply selling a service, this individual will serve as a strategic partner and ambassador for our organization, identifying opportunities to connect with healthcare leaders, building our brand within the market, developing referral and partnership channels, and guiding prospective partners from initial relationship through successful engagement. The Director of Growth & Strategic Partnerships will work closely with executive, clinical, and operational leadership to identify opportunities, develop customized partnership strategies, and ensure a strong experience from the first conversation through implementation and beyond. Key Responsibilities Strategic Growth & Partnerships Develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy focused on senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, regional healthcare operators, and ownership groups. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with facility administrators, executive directors, owners, regional leaders, operators, and other healthcare decision-makers. Identify organizations and market opportunities that align with the companys strategic growth objectives. Develop relationships with key decision-makers well before a specific sales opportunity exists, creating a strong pipeline of future partnerships. Understand the clinical, operational, financial, and organizational needs of prospective partners and connect those needs to appropriate solutions. Develop customized partnership strategies rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all sales approach. Cultivate relationships that lead to new business, referrals, strategic alliances, and expanded market opportunities. Relationship Building & Community Engagement Become a trusted and visible resource within the local and regional post-acute healthcare community. Establish relationships with senior living and skilled nursing leadership through in-person meetings, networking, community involvement, educational events, and industry organizations. Represent the company at healthcare conferences, trade shows, association meetings, networking events, and community events. Develop relationships with organizations and professionals who influence post-acute care decisions, including healthcare executives, consultants, vendors, referral partners, and community leaders. Maintain consistent communication with prospective and existing partners to strengthen relationships and identify emerging opportunities. Create meaningful touchpoints that keep the company top-of-mind within the market. Marketing & Brand Growth Partner with leadership and marketing to develop campaigns and initiatives that increase awareness of the company among senior living and skilled nursing decision-makers. Help develop educational content, pr