CEO In Training (CIT)

Deercreekseniorliving; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking ambitious candidates for the CEO-in-Training (CIT) Program to prepare leaders for managing home health or hospice agencies. This full-time, salaried program includes on-the-job training in operational roles, project leadership, and self-study on industry practices.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of proven leadership experience, a track record of team success, and must obtain necessary state licensing. Compensation starts at $90,000+ with incentives available once in the Executive Director position.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven leadership experience.
• Strong track record of building and leading successful teams.
• Must obtain any required state licensing during the CIT program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on‑the‑job training across all operational roles.
• Lead projects and contribute to real‑time solutions within your host company.
• Engage in self‑study on industry regulations and operational best practices.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team building

Vision creation

Cultural driving

Education

Bachelor's degree (MBA/MHA preferred)

Job description

Overview

Cornerstone, part of The Pennant Group family, is looking for entrepreneurial leaders with proven results in building and leading exceptional teams to join the CEO‑in‑Training (CIT) Program. The program is a salaried, full‑time training lasting 3–6 months, designed to prepare outstanding leaders for the opportunity to lead one of our home health or hospice agencies.

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

• 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: 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 & Compensation

Onsite in Connecticut. Compensation: $90,000+ with incentive opportunity once in Executive Director seat.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.