CCO In Training, Director of Clinical Services

The Pennant Group; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone, an affiliate of The Pennant Group, is launching the CCO‑in‑Training Program in California. This 12‑week, full‑time paid executive training places you in on‑site roles to build and manage clinical services and teams in home health, hospice, or home care environments.

Graduates may advance to lead one of our agencies with mentorship and operational support, developing staffing, engagement, and community growth while aligning with CAPLICO values.

Qualifications

• Current, active license to practice in the state of services (RN/SLP/OT/SW).
• Minimum of one year of experience in a home health or hospice setting.
• Current CPR certification and ongoing licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Engage in immersive, on-the-job training across clinical, operational and administrative management functions.
• Shadow department heads and front-line staff to understand agency operations and clinical controls.
• Lead real-time projects and contribute to meaningful improvements within your host agency.
• Prepare for a Director-level role by mastering staffing, team engagement, and community growth.
• Study state regulations and best practices in home healthcare operations.
• Align leadership skills with CAPLICO values and mission.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

RN/SLP/OT/SW licensure (state)

Job description

About the Opportunity

This opportunity will be on‑site in California Cornerstone, part of The Pennant Group family, seeking entrepreneurial‑minded leaders with proven results in building and leading exceptional clinical teams. The CCO‑in‑Training (CCIT) Program is a 12‑week, full‑time paid executive training program designed to prepare outstanding leaders to lead and manage clinical services and teams in a home health, hospice, or home care setting. It offers mentorship, cross‑functional training, and real responsibility in a dynamic environment. Successful graduates may advance to lead one of our thriving agencies or future agencies with continued mentorship and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in immersive, on‑the‑job training across clinical, operational and administrative management functions.
• Shadow department heads and front‑line staff to understand the day‑to‑day rhythm of agency operations, processes, and clinical controls.
• Take the lead on real‑time projects and contribute to meaningful improvements within your host agency.
• Prepare for a Director‑level role by mastering staffing, team engagement, and community growth initiatives.
• Study relevant state regulations and best practices in home healthcare operations.
• Align leadership and interpersonal skills with our CAPLICO core values and mission.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse, Speech‑Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker in the state where services are rendered; must maintain applicable state licensure requirements at hire and for the entire duration of employment.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home health or hospice treatment setting.
• Current and nationally accredited CPR certification.
• Enthusiasm, passion for working with people, and an internal drive to improve the lives of individuals in our care.
• Must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a safe driving record.
• Open to relocation based on available opportunities.

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 180 affiliated locations across 14 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. Our core values are Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking and Celebrate Ownership. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.