Administrator in Training — Nursing Home Leadership Program

Apploi; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing program

Job summary

Champion Care is developing the next generation of healthcare executives through its Administrator in Training (AIT) Leadership Development Program in the Knoxville area. You will rotate across multiple facilities and travel regularly across East Tennessee and Dyersburg with the goal of securing a permanent NHA opportunity.

You will gain hands-on experience in business/financial operations, labor management, and executive leadership, under experienced NHAs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, finance, accounting, operations management, or related discipline.
• MBA or MHA or other relevant master's degree desirable.
• Experience as a business operator, general manager, multi-unit manager, entrepreneur, or healthcare leader preferred.
• Ability to lead teams, interpret financial and operating results, solve problems, and take accountability for outcomes.
• Willingness to relocate after licensure for Tennessee opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Read P&L statements, analyze budgets and KPIs, understand reimbursement and payer mix.
• Evaluate staffing, scheduling, overtime, agency utilization, labor productivity.
• Coach department leaders, build engaged teams, drive accountability and culture.
• Learn skilled nursing facility operations, resident experience, quality assurance, regulatory compliance.
• Understand admissions, census, occupancy, referral development, and practical business improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budget management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, finance, accounting, operations management, or related

MBA or MHA or other relevant master's degree

Job description

Champion Care is developing the next generation of healthcare executives through its Administrator in Training (AIT) Leadership Development Program in the Knoxville area. You will rotate across multiple facilities and travel regularly across East Tennessee and Dyersburg with the goal of securing a permanent NHA opportunity.

You will gain hands-on experience in business/financial operations, labor management, and executive leadership, under experienced NHAs.