Healthcare Operations Leadership Program (Administrator in Training)
Champion Care
Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annually
Job Type: Full-time | Exempt
Schedule: Salaried leadership role
Champion Care, voted Best Place to Work two years in a row, is recruiting high-potential leaders for our Healthcare Operations Leadership Program, an accelerated pathway to become a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.
This selective program is designed for business minded professionals who are ready to move beyond traditional management roles and step into full operational leadership within healthcare.
Most early career roles give you tasks.
This program gives you a business.
Ideal candidates include MBA graduates, business majors, and proven operations leaders from retail, logistics, hospitality, and other high-accountability environments.
Program Overview
The Healthcare Operations Leadership Program is an intensive 4–6 month Administrator in Training (AIT) experience that prepares participants to lead a skilled nursing facility as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA).
Participants receive direct, hands-on exposure to the operational, financial, and regulatory components of post-acute care leadership.
During the program, you will develop experience in:
- Skilled nursing facility operations
- Healthcare P&L management and budgeting
- Regulatory compliance and survey readiness
- Census development and growth strategy
- Department and team leadership
- Multi-facility operational exposure
- Executive-level decision support
You will train directly with experienced Nursing Home Administrators and senior leadership.
Compensation and Career Path
Program Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annually
Upon successful completion of the program and state licensure, Administrators typically receive:
- Base salary of $100,000 or more (varies by location and facility size) plus profit sharing
- High-performing Administrators may significantly increase total earnings through profit sharing
Champion Care maintains a performance-driven culture that rewards strong operators.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are intentionally targeting emerging leaders, including:
- MBA graduates
- Bachelor’s degree holders in Business, Healthcare Administration, Operations, or related field
- Operations leaders from organizations such as Target, UPS, Amazon, or comparable environments
- High-accountability managers ready for P&L ownership
- Professionals motivated by growth, ownership, and measurable results
Prior skilled nursing experience is not required.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Leadership or management experience strongly preferred
- Ability to meet state AIT and Nursing Home Administrator licensure requirements
- Willingness to relocate within state for final Administrator placement if needed (relocation support provided when applicable)
- Strong business and financial acumen
Advancement in the program is contingent upon successful completion of licensure requirements.
State Licensure Overview
Candidates must meet Nursing Home Administrator licensure requirements in Wisconsin or Tennessee, including:
- Bachelor’s degree
- State-approved AIT program
- Passing NAB and state examinations
Champion Care provides structured mentorship and licensure support throughout the program.
Final Administrator placement location will be determined based on business need and candidate readiness.
Why Champion Care
- Best Place to Work — two consecutive years
- High-performance, results-driven culture
- Direct exposure to executive leadership
- Clear pathway to Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
- In-state relocation support when applicable
Qualified candidates seeking a long-term leadership career in healthcare operations are encouraged to apply.
Champion Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
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