AIT Administrator in Training

Asbury Heights; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Executive Training

Direct Mentorship

Immediate Pay Access (RAIN app)

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Career Advancement

Job summary

Asbury Heights in Pittsburgh, PA, invites ambitious professionals to join our Nursing Home Administrator in Training program. You will complete a state-approved track designed to prepare you for LNHA licensure, under direct mentorship from the existing leadership and Oakdale Seniors Alliance.

The program covers SNF operations, regulatory mastery, budgeting, census development, HR, and licensure preparation, with paid training hours, on-demand access to earned wages, and a clear path to executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Healthcare Management, Business, or related field is highly preferred.
• Must meet PA Board Eligibility requirements to register as an AIT.
• 1-3 years of experience in SNF/post-acute rehab/long-term care is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and resident-centered mindset.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on operational, clinical, and financial experience across departments to prepare for NHA licensure.
• Shadow executive management and participate in recruitment, staff engagement, and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership on budgeting, census development, and regulatory readiness.
• Lead and support efforts to maintain continuous survey readiness and QA/QAPI activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Emotional intelligence

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Administration/Healthcare Management/Business

PA Board Eligibility to register as AIT

Job description

Administrator in Training (AIT) - Nursing Home Administrator Track

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Mt. Lebanon area)

Facility: Asbury Heights

Job Type: Full-Time / Executive Leadership Track

Department: Administration / NHA Program

Management: Proudly managed by Oakdale Seniors Alliance

About Us

For over a century, Asbury Heights has provided compassionate, high-quality care to older adults in Pittsburgh. Situated on a beautiful campus in the South Hills, our community offers a full continuum of care, including skilled nursing, post-acute rehab, personal care, and memory support.

Managed by Oakdale Seniors Alliance, our culture is deeply rooted in clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and hospitality. We believe in investing in future healthcare leaders, and we are thrilled to launch our Nursing Home Administrator in Training (AIT) Program to cultivate the next generation of Licensed Nursing Home Administrators!

The Opportunity

Are you a driven, high-potential professional looking to earn your Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) license and build a long-term executive career in long-term care?

As an Administrator in Training (AIT) at Asbury Heights, you will complete a structured, state-approved training program designed specifically to prepare you for NHA licensure.

Under the direct mentorship of our Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and regional operational executives from Oakdale Seniors Alliance, you will gain hands-on operational, clinical, and financial experience across every department in our skilled nursing facility—preparing you to pass the NHA board exams and lead a facility of your own.

Key Program Focus Areas

• Comprehensive SNF Operations: Rotate through every key functional area of skilled nursing, including Nursing, Social Services, MDS/Reimbursement, Dining, Environmental Services, Finance, and Admissions.
• PA DOH & CMS Regulatory Mastery: Master Pennsylvania Department of Health and CMS regulations, learning how to maintain continuous survey readiness, direct quality assurance (QAPI) initiatives, and ensure high clinical standards.
• Financial & Census Management: Work directly alongside leadership on facility budgeting, P&L statements, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement models, and strategic census development.
• Human Resources & Staff Engagement: Shadow executive management in recruitment, staff retention strategies, labor relations, and building a supportive workplace culture.
• Licensure Preparation: Fulfill all required practical training hours and learning domains mandated by the Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators to sit for the NAB and State Board exams.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university (degree in Health Administration, Healthcare Management, Business, or related field is highly preferred).
• PA Board Eligibility: Must meet all educational and prerequisite requirements set by the Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators to register as an AIT.
• Healthcare Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), post-acute rehab, or long-term care setting is strongly preferred.
• Leadership Profile: Strong analytical skills, proactive problem-solving abilities, high emotional intelligence, and excellent written and verbal communication.
• The Heart: A deep commitment to resident-centered care, regulatory integrity, and advocating for seniors.

What We Offer

• Paid Executive Training: Competitive salary while you complete your required NHA training hours.
• Direct Mentorship: 1-on-1 guidance from a seasoned Preceptor/LNHA and regional operational leaders.
• Immediate Pay Access: On-demand access to earned wages before payday using the RAIN app!
• Comprehensive Benefits: Choice of high-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holiday packages.
• Retirement: 401(k) options with company match.
• Career Advancement: Clear career progression into future LNHA/Executive Director roles within the growing Oakdale Seniors Alliance portfolio.