Administrator in Training

Championhcare; Madisonville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Care is offering a Healthcare Operations Leadership Program (Administrator in Training) in Tennessee. This full-time, exempt program prepares you to become a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator with hands-on facility operations experience and strong leadership exposure.

The 6–8 month program covers operations, finance, regulatory readiness, and multi-facility exposure, with a clear path to senior executive leadership and licensure upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Ability to meet licensure requirements for TN/WI Nursing Home Administrators.
• Willingness to relocate within the state for final placement; relocation assistance may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in skilled nursing facility operations.
• Develop skills in financial management, budgeting, and P&L.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Support census development and business growth.
• Lead departments and teams within a multi-facility context.
• Engage human resources and employee development activities.
• Participate in executive decision making and strategy.
• Exposure to multi-facility operations and leadership mentorship.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare operations

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or related advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Healthcare Operations Leadership Program (Administrator in Training)

Champion Care

Salary: $70,000 annually

Job Type: Full Time | Exempt

Champion Care, voted Best Place to Work for two consecutive years, is seeking ambitious, business-minded professionals for our Healthcare Operations Leadership Program, an accelerated Administrator in Training (AIT) program designed to prepare the next generation of Licensed Nursing Home Administrators (LNHA).

This is more than a management training program. It's an opportunity to build an executive career leading a healthcare organization. If you're ready to move beyond managing a department and into leading an entire business, this program is for you.

Most management jobs give you responsibilities. This program gives you a business to lead.

Program Overview

Our intensive 6 to 8 month Administrator in Training (AIT) program provides hands-on experience in every aspect of skilled nursing facility operations. You'll work directly with experienced Nursing Home Administrators and senior leadership while developing the skills needed to successfully lead a post-acute healthcare organization.

During the program, you'll gain experience in:

• Skilled nursing facility operations

• Financial management, budgeting, and P&L

• Regulatory compliance and survey readiness

• Census development and business growth

• Department and team leadership

• Human resources and employee engagement

• Executive decision making

• Multi-facility operational exposure

Compensation & Career Path

Program Salary: $70,000 annually

Upon successful completion of the program and state licensure, Administrators typically receive:

• Base salary of $100,000+ (based on location and facility size)

• Performance-based profit sharing

• Outstanding long-term earning potential

• Opportunities for continued executive leadership advancement

Ideal Candidate Profile

We're looking for high-potential leaders who thrive in fast-paced, results-driven environments.

Ideal candidates include:

• MBA graduates

• Bachelor's degree holders in Business, Healthcare Administration, Operations, Finance, or related fields

• Operations leaders from retail, logistics, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, or multi-unit organizations

• Managers with experience leading teams and driving operational results

• Professionals motivated by ownership, growth, and measurable success

Prior skilled nursing experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required

• Leadership or management experience strongly preferred

• Strong business and financial acumen

• Ability to meet Wisconsin or Tennessee Nursing Home Administrator licensure requirements

• Willingness to relocate within the state for final Administrator placement if needed (relocation assistance provided when applicable)

Advancement through the program is contingent upon successful completion of all licensure requirements.

State Licensure

Champion Care provides structured mentorship and support throughout the licensure process.

Program participants will complete:

• State-approved Administrator in Training (AIT) program

• National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) examination

• Applicable state licensure examinations

Final Administrator placement is based on business need, performance, and program completion.

Why Champion Care?

• Best Place to Work for two consecutive years

• Accelerated executive leadership development

• Direct mentorship from experienced Nursing Home Administrators

• High-performance, results-driven culture

• Clear pathway to becoming a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

• In-state relocation assistance when applicable

Champion Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

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