CEO In Training (CIT)

Deercreekseniorliving; Arizona; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking entrepreneurial leaders for the CEO-in-Training (CIT) Program. This full-time position offers hands-on experience and mentorship in home health and hospice operations. Candidates will engage in extensive training, shadow experienced leaders, and have opportunities for advancement.

The ideal applicant should have 3-5 years of leadership experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and a strong track record in team building. Compensation starts at $80,000, with further incentives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven leadership experience.
• Strong track record of building and leading successful teams.
• Open to relocation based on available opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-the-job training across all operational roles.
• Shadow clinical and administrative teams to understand the full scope of the business.
• Lead projects and contribute to real-time solutions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Vision creation

Business development

Financial management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA/MHA preferred

Job description

About the Opportunity

This opportunity will take place onsite in one of the following states: Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, or Tennessee, training at one of our existing agencies. Cornerstone, part of The Pennant Group family, is currently seeking entrepreneurial leaders with proven results in building and leading exceptional teams—and a passion for the home health, hospice and home care industry. Join us in making an impact and shaping the future of post‑acute care!

The CEO‑in‑Training (CIT) Program is designed to prepare outstanding leaders for the opportunity to lead one of our home health or hospice agencies. This salaried, full‑time training program typically lasts 3–6 months, depending on your background and experience. CITs may advance to oversee one of our thriving agencies or a future acquisition, with continued mentorship and operational support from experienced Pennant partners. As a CIT, you will gain hands‑on practical experience in operations, clinical care, and business management under the guidance of an experienced Executive Director/CEO.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in on‑the‑job training across all operational roles
• Shadow clinical and administrative teams to understand the full scope of the business
• Lead projects and contribute to real‑time solutions within your host company
• Engage in self‑study on industry regulations and operational best practices
• Align leadership skills while embodying Cornerstone’s core values

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: 3‑5 years of proven leadership experience; strong track record of building and leading successful teams; ability to create a vision and drive results; must obtain any required state licensing during the CIT program (varies by state); open to relocation based on available opportunities.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (MBA/MHA preferred); entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for growth; experience in business development, marketing, and financial management; proven ability to drive culture and lead with passion.

Location

Onsite: Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Tennessee.

Compensation

$80,000+ with incentive opportunity once in the Executive Director seat.

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 17 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.