Administrator In Training (AIT)

Larry H. Miller Senior Health; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Larry H. Miller Senior Health invites applicants to join its Administrator-in-Training (AIT) Program in Lakewood, CO. This role provides hands-on leadership exposure alongside a licensed Administrator, covering clinical care, operations, and service excellence.

The program aims to prepare future leaders through mentorship, exposure to skilled nursing, home health, hospice, and long-term care settings, and a clear pathway to licensure and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Lakewood, CO.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Interest in healthcare, service, people leadership, and continuous learning.
• Strong communication, integrity, accountability, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Commitment to patient dignity, safety, quality care, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations across nursing, therapy, dietary, maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Learn healthcare regulations, CMS standards, HIPAA, survey prep, patient safety, and abuse prevention.
• Develop knowledge of clinical care, infection control, rehabilitation, nutrition, admissions, discharges, and patient rights.
• Partner with the Administrator to address patient and family concerns and support an exceptional care experience.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee retention.
• Learn key financial processes, including payroll, billing, reimbursements, collections, and operating metrics.
• Support facility quality standards, continuous improvement, community outreach, and business development.
• Participate in coaching, mentoring, investigations, and problem-solving while promoting a culture of enriching lives.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Willingness to relocate

Valid driver's license

Healthcare interest and leadership

Strong communication and problem-solving

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Commitment to patient dignity and safety

Job description

Description

Launch Your Career in Senior Healthcare Leadership!

The Larry H. Miller Senior Health Administrator-in-Training (AIT) Program offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and a clear path toward healthcare leadership.

As an AIT, you'll work alongside a licensed Administrator and learn how clinical care, business operations, team leadership, and exceptional service come together. You'll gain experience across skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, home health, and hospice.

Completion of the program fulfills the hours required to sit for the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator exam and can open the door to future leadership opportunities across the Larry H. Miller Senior Health portfolio of companies.

Important: This role requires relocation

What You'll Do

• Support daily operations across nursing, therapy, dietary, maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Learn healthcare regulations, CMS standards, HIPAA, survey preparation, patient safety, and abuse prevention.
• Develop knowledge of clinical care, infection control, rehabilitation, nutrition, admissions, discharges, and patient rights.
• Partner with the Administrator to address patient and family concerns and support an exceptional care experience.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee retention.
• Learn key financial processes, including payroll, billing, reimbursements, collections, and operating metrics.
• Support facility quality standards, continuous improvement, community outreach, and business development.
• Participate in coaching, mentoring, investigations, and problem-solving while helping promote a culture of enriching lives.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Willingness and ability to relocate.
• Valid driver's license.
• Interest in healthcare, service, people leadership, and continuous learning.
• Strong communication, integrity, accountability, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain adaptable and composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to patient dignity, safety, quality care, and an exceptional experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
• Ability to perform computer-based work for extended periods.
• Ability to manage workplace stress and maintain composure.
• Ability to carefully consider information and make impactful decisions.
• Ability to lift at least 15 pounds.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options and company match
• Chubb accident plan coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Career development opportunities

Build Your Future in Healthcare

If you're ready to learn, lead, and make a difference in the lives of patients and families, the Larry H. Miller Senior Health AIT Program is a strong place to begin.

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