CEO In Training (CIT)

Deercreekseniorliving; Colorado; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare provider is looking for candidates for its CEO-in-Training (CIT) Program in Colorado. This salaried, full-time program lasts 3–6 months, aiming to prepare aspiring leaders for overseeing home health or hospice agencies. The role offers practical experience in various operational functions, mentorship from experienced leaders, and opportunities for relocation. Ideal candidates have strong leadership abilities and a passion for the healthcare industry, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Join us in making an impact in post-acute care.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven leadership experience.
• Strong track record of building successful teams.
• Ability to create a vision and drive results.
• Must obtain required state licensing during CIT program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-the-job training across operational roles.
• Shadow clinical and administrative teams.
• Lead projects and contribute to solutions.
• Engage in self-study on operational best practices.
• Align leadership skills with Cornerstone’s values.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team building

Vision creation

Business development

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree (MBA/MHA preferred)

Leadership experience

Job description

***This opportunity will be an on-site role in one of the following states: Colorado, Wisconsin or Oklahoma!*****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 and hospice industry. Join us in making an impact and shaping the future of post-acute care!**About the Opportunity:**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. The program offers mentorship, cross-functional training, and real responsibility in a dynamic environment. You’ll learn to drive results, cultivate a strong team culture, and develop a deep understanding of the unique business models that power Pennant’s success.**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 their 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**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. 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 that shape Pennant’s unique culture:* Customer Second* Accountability* Passion for Learning* Love One Another* Intelligent Risk Taking* Celebrate* OwnershipWe 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.#onsiteThe 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.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 Services 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 Services now operate more than 115 senior living, home health, hospice, and home care operations across 14 Western 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 http://www.pennantgroup.com.Something else that sets us apart from other companies is the quality of our most valuable resources – our people! We are dedicated to living out our culture as defined by our core values, “CAPLICO”:Customer Second Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Celebrate Ownership By incorporating these principles at all levels of our organization, our employees feel valued and excited about their impact on our service center team members and operational partners. Our culture fosters excellence both personally and professionally and promotes development that leads to continued success.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.