Clinical Director

Pennant Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Senior Living in Houston is seeking a Clinical Director to oversee the Wellness department and lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality geriatric care. The role emphasizes safety, a homelike environment, and proactive resident health management.

Candidate must hold an RN/LPN/LVN license with at least 1 year of clinical experience in senior living or related healthcare, and be prepared to travel within the region as needed for leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current RN, LPN, or LVN license required.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in senior living or related healthcare.
• Strong leadership potential and interest in management roles.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel within assigned region (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Oversee Wellness department to provide safe, homelike environment.
• Lead, hire, train and supervise Wellness team with mentorship.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, infection control, and HIPAA.
• Maintain staffing levels and coordinate resident health monitoring.
• Communicate with residents' primary care providers and health services.
• Lead regular in-service and team meetings.
• May assume Executive Director responsibilities in absence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team mentorship

Travel readiness

Education

RN/LPN/LVN license

Job description

Pinnacle Senior Living is currently seeking a Clinical Director to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families, and our community.

About the Opportunity

The Clinical Director oversees the Wellness department with the goal of providing a safe, homelike environment where residents can achieve and maintain their fullest level of wellness and function. The Clinical Director utilizes sound leadership principles to maintain a motivated and stable team. Manages resident health and wellness through regular resident monitoring and communication to the Wellness team, residents’ primary care providers and other health services providers. Engages in ongoing personal development in geriatric care, leadership skills, communication skills, and leadership skills. May be asked to assume responsibilities of the Executive Director in their absence to maintain smooth community operation.

• Ensures compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times. Establishes and maintains positive, respectful, and supportive environment for all residents, employees, families, and community guests. Ensures orientation and welcoming process occurs for all new residents and new team members.
• Hires, trains, and supervises Wellness team.
• Provides mentorship and development of Wellness team.
• Encourages teamwork, promotes wellness philosophy, and supports open communication and collaborative problem solving. Leads by example.
• Actively protects resident and employee safety by recognizing, reporting and taking immediate action to minimize risk of accident or injury. Observes for any signs of resident abuse or neglect and takes immediate action to prevent harm. Reports incidents according to community policy and state laws.
• Ensures all infection control guidelines are met and appropriate tracking and surveillance procedures are followed according to community and state requirements.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, such as those set by state licensing agencies and accrediting bodies, as well as company policy and procedure.
• Ensures employee immunization and series tracking is complete.
• Ensures adequate staffing levels that meet program and clinical needs based upon resident acuity, state regulations, contract requirements, and community budgets.
• Conducts regular in-service and team meetings.

Critical Success Factors

• Current RN, LPN, LVN license (required).
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in senior living, long-term care, or related healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership potential and interest in management roles.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel within assigned region (if applicable).

This will be an onsite opportunity in the Houston metropolitan area. Candidates should reside within the Houston market or be able to work onsite in the area on a regular basis.

ABOUT US:

Pinnacle Senior Living, a portfolio company of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), is redefining the senior living experience with a commitment to personalized care, vibrant communities, and empowered local leadership. 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.

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
• Ownership

These principles drive us to create communities where residents and employees alike can grow, thrive, and feel at home.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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.

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.