Administrator in Training

CHAMPION CARE; Sequoyah Estates (TN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Mentorship from LNHA leaders

Best Place to Work recognition

Job summary

Champion Care in Tennessee invites high-potential professionals to join its Healthcare Operations Leadership Program, an accelerated Administrator in Training (AIT) designed to prepare the next generation of Licensed Nursing Home Administrators (LNHA).

The 6–8 month program offers hands-on experience across skilled nursing facility operations, budgeting, regulatory compliance, census growth, and multi-facility leadership, with a clear path to executive leadership and licensure.

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)

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience across skilled nursing facility operations
• Develop financial acumen through budgeting and P&L exposure
• Gain regulatory knowledge and survey readiness
• Lead departments and teams within a multi-facility context
• Advance toward licensure and executive leadership roles

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

MBA

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration

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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