Clinical Director in Training (EX)

Deercreekseniorliving; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Senior Living in Arizona is seeking a Clinical Director in Training (CDIT). This developmental role prepares healthcare professionals for future Clinical Director positions by giving hands-on experience in clinical operations, regulatory compliance, staff leadership, and resident care coordination.

The program includes shadowing, mentorship, scheduling and QA activities, and aims to place qualified individuals into Clinical Director roles.

Qualifications

• RN/LPN/LVN license is required.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in senior living or related healthcare.
• Strong leadership potential with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned region (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured leadership training program focused on clinical operations and regulatory compliance.
• Shadow and support Clinical Directors with day-to-day clinical, staffing, scheduling, and operational responsibilities.
• Assist in reviewing resident care plans, medication management, and health assessments to ensure quality care.
• Support quality assurance initiatives and help meet clinical performance metrics.
• Learn and assist with state and federal regulatory compliance, audits, and documentation accuracy.
• Support hiring, training, and mentorship of Wellness team members.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

RN/LPN/LVN license

Job description

The Clinical Director in Training (CDIT) is a developmental role designed to prepare qualified healthcare professionals for future Clinical Director positions. Under the guidance of the Market Leader and Clinical Market Leader, the CDIT will learn and assist in managing the Wellness department to ensure residents achieve and maintain their highest level of wellness and function. This role provides hands‑on experience in clinical operations, regulatory compliance, staff management, and resident care coordination under the guidance of experienced clinical leaders. The CDIT will learn to ensure high-quality care standards while promoting a culture of safety, dignity, and respect for residents. This role is on‑site in Arizona.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in a structured leadership training program focused on clinical operations and regulatory compliance
• Shadow and support Clinical Directors with day‑to‑day clinical, staffing, scheduling, and operational responsibilities
• Assist in reviewing resident care plans, medication management, and health assessments to ensure quality care
• Support quality assurance initiatives and help meet clinical performance metrics
• Learn and assist with state and federal regulatory compliance, audits, and documentation accuracy
• Support hiring, training, and mentorship of Wellness team members
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver person‑centered care
• Communicate with residents and families regarding care plans and health updates
• Assist with scheduling, staffing plans, inventory management, and basic operational planning
• Engage in ongoing professional development in geriatric care and clinical leadership
• Perform additional duties within scope of practice as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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)

TRAINING PROGRAM DETAILS:

• Duration: 6-12 weeks (may vary by organization)
• Includes mentorship, classroom learning, and on‑the‑job training
• Successful completion may lead to placement as Clinical Director within a senior living community

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Resident‑centered care philosophy
• Regulatory knowledge and compliance mindset
• Leadership and team‑building skills
• Critical thinking and decision‑making ability

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.

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.

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.

Pinnacle Senior Living is a dynamic organization in a rapidly expanding Independent and Assisted Living industry.

Our focus to create and maintain assisted and independent living communities that set the standard in each of their individual markets.

The 52 Pinnacle Senior Living communities operate across 6 states, and we expect our growth to continue.

These communities operate independently with the support of the “Service Center,” a world‑class service team to allow local leaders and their teams to focus solely on the day‑to‑day care of their residents and overall operations.

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.