CCO In Training (CCIT), Director of Clinical Services

The Pennant Group; Idaho; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone, an affiliate of The Pennant Group, is offering a CCIT program designed to prepare outstanding leaders for operator roles in home health and hospice. This 12-week, full-time paid program equips you to drive results, build high-performing teams, and prepare for a Director of Clinical Services position.

The on-site opportunity spans Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana or Oregon, requires an RN license, CPR, and at least two years in home health/hospice, with relocation and travel as part of

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state where services are rendered.
• Must maintain all applicable licensure requirements at hire, and throughout the entire duration of employment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in home health and/or hospice is required.
• Current nationally accredited CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Pursue a clinical leadership career and develop into a Director of Clinical Services (DCS) role.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and ownership in professional responsibilities.
• Build trust, inspire others, and foster positive relationships within teams.
• Learn, adapt to change, and apply feedback for continuous improvement.
• Relocate as needed based on opportunities and business needs after program completion.
• Travel throughout the program for training, shadowing experiences, and leadership development events.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Home health/hospice experience

Driver's license

Job description

This on-site opportunity in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana or Oregon is a 6-to-12-week paid leadership development program for future home health and/or hospice clinical leaders. Cornerstone, part of The Pennant Group family, is currently seeking entrepreneurial-minded leaders with proven results in building and leading exceptional clinical teams – and has a passion for the home health, hospice and home care industry. Join us in making an impact and shaping the future of home healthcare!

About the Opportunity

The CCO-in-Training (CCIT) Program is a 12-week, full time paid executive training program designed to prepare outstanding leaders for an opportunity to lead and manage clinical services and teams in a home health and/or hospice setting. CCITs learn how to drive results, cultivate a strong team culture, and develop a deep understanding of the unique business model that powers Pennant’s success. As a CCIT, you will gain hands‑on practical experience in operations related to financial, clinical quality, compliance, business development and people leadership skills to equip you to take on a more strategic and elevated Director of Clinical Services (DCS) position.

Required Clinical Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse RN license in the state where services are rendered.
• Must maintain all applicable licensure requirements at hire, and throughout the entire duration of employment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in home health and/or hospice is required.
• Current nationally accredited CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a safe driving record.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the ethical and professional standards established by the applicable nursing licensure board.

Leadership & Professional Attributes

• Genuine desire to pursue a clinical leadership career and develop into a Director of Clinical Services (DCS) role.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and ownership in professional responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust, inspire others, and foster positive relationships.
• Learning agility and coachability, including the ability to seek, receive, and apply feedback for continuous improvement.
• Ability to adapt to change, navigate ambiguity, and perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Alignment with Pennant's CAPLICO core values and commitment to a culture of local leadership, ownership, accountability, and growth.

Program Expectations

• Willingness and ability to relocate based on available opportunities and business needs upon successful completion of the program.
• Ability to travel throughout the program for training, shadowing experiences, and leadership development events.
• Commitment to fully engage in all program requirements, including classroom learning, operational training, mentoring, field experiences, and leadership development activities.

Compensation: $90,000–$120,000 during the training program. Salary may be renegotiated upon successful completion of the CCIT program, and being extended an offer to join a Pennant affiliated agency as the Director of Clinical Services role.

About Us

Cornerstone, an affiliate of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to patients and families in the comfort of their own homes. As part of the Pennant family, a growing national network with over 250 affiliated locations across 18 states spanning home health, hospice, and senior living, we operate with the independence and flexibility that allow our local leaders to truly make a difference. Pennant Services provides robust clinical, legal, accounting, IT and HR support, enabling our teams to focus on delivering exceptional service and care. We are guided by the core values (CAPLICO) that shape Pennant’s unique culture: Customer Second Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Celebrate Ownership. We believe in empowering our people, fostering excellence, and creating an environment where personal and professional growth thrives. Our culture makes Pennant a truly unique place to work.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. Pennant Group is one of the most dynamic and progressive companies in the rapidly expanding senior living, home health, hospice, and home care industries. Affiliates of Pennant now operate more than 250 senior living, home health, hospice, and home care operations across 16 states and we are growing! These operations have no corporate headquarters or traditional management hierarchy. Instead, they operate independently with support from the “Service Center,” a world‑class service team that provides the centralized clinical, legal, risk management, HR, training, accounting, IT and other resources necessary to allow on‑site leaders and caregivers to focus squarely on day‑to‑day care and business issues in their individual agencies. More information about Pennant is available at https://pennantgroup.com/.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.