Administrator in Training (AIT)

Championhcare; Oak Creek, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Place to Work

Mentorship by LNHA leaders

Accelerated leadership development

Clear path to licensure

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Champion Care is seeking ambitious professionals for the Administrator in Training (AIT) Program to prepare future Licensed Nursing Home Administrators to lead skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities.

The accelerated 6 to 8 month leadership program provides hands-on experience in healthcare operations, financial management, budgeting, team leadership, regulatory compliance, admissions growth and human resources, with a clear licensure pathway and strong mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong business and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Train alongside experienced Nursing Home Administrators and executive leaders.
• Prepare to lead healthcare operations and multi-site facilities.
• Develop expertise in financial management, budgeting, and strategy.
• Lead teams and uphold regulatory compliance.
• Support admissions growth and census initiatives.
• Contribute to executive decision making.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Administrator in Training (AIT) - Healthcare Operations Leadership Program

Champion Care

Salary: $70,000 annually

Job Type: Full Time | Exempt

Launch Your Executive Leadership Career in Healthcare

Champion Care, a Best Place to Work for two consecutive years, is seeking ambitious, business-minded professionals for our Administrator in Training (AIT) Program. This accelerated 6 to 8 month leadership program prepares future Licensed Nursing Home Administrators (LNHA) to lead skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities.

If you're ready to move beyond managing a department and into leading an entire business, this opportunity is for you.

What You'll Learn

You'll train alongside experienced Nursing Home Administrators and executive leaders while gaining hands-on experience in:

• Healthcare operations
• Financial management and P&L
• Budgeting and business strategy
• Team leadership
• Regulatory compliance
• Admissions and census growth
• Human resources
• Executive decision making

Upon successful completion of the program and state licensure, you'll be prepared to lead a multimillion-dollar healthcare operation.

Compensation & Career Path

During the Program

• $70,000 annual salary

After Licensure

• Typical starting salary of $100,000+, depending on location and facility
• Performance-based profit sharing
• Executive leadership advancement opportunities

Who Should Apply?

We're looking for high-performing leaders with strong business and operational experience, including:

• MBA graduates
• Business, Healthcare Administration, or Operations majors
• Operations, retail, logistics, hospitality, or multi-unit managers
• Professionals seeking ownership, leadership, and long-term career growth

Prior skilled nursing experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Leadership or management experience 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

Why Champion Care?

• Best Place to Work for two consecutive years
• Direct mentorship from experienced Nursing Home Administrators
• Accelerated executive leadership development
• Clear path to becoming a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• 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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