Launch Your Career as a Healthcare Executive
Are you an ambitious leader with a passion for serving others and a desire to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? Emerald Healthcare is seeking high-potential professionals to join our Administrator in Training (AIT) Program. This is a unique and immersive leadership development experience designed to prepare future Licensed Nursing Home Administrators for successful careers as healthcare executives.
This intensive, hands-on program offers unparalleled exposure to the operations, leadership, and regulatory oversight required to lead a skilled nursing facility. If you're looking for a career that combines business leadership with purpose-driven service, we invite you to take the next step with us.
Location
Northeast Kansas
Relocation after successful completion of the program is preferred to support future leadership opportunities within our growing organization.
Schedule
Full-time, multi-month training program
Compensation
Participants receive a competitive base salary throughout the training program. Upon successful licensure and placement as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, participants become eligible for an attractive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and performance-based incentive opportunities.
About the Program
As an Administrator in Training, you will work directly alongside an experienced Administrator mentor, gaining practical, real-world leadership experience in a skilled nursing and post-acute care environment. Through a structured program, you will develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to lead a healthcare organization.
Training includes:
- Operational leadership across all departments within a skilled nursing facility
- Strategic business and financial management
- Regulatory compliance and healthcare risk management
- Quality improvement and patient care excellence
- Human resources and team leadership
- Healthcare reimbursement systems and fiscal oversight
- Collaboration with physicians, families, government agencies, and community partners
- Education on CMS regulations and industry best practices
This comprehensive experience is designed to prepare future leaders to drive clinical excellence, operational success, and exceptional resident outcomes.
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking individuals who are motivated, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and vulnerable populations.
Qualifications
- MBA, MHA, or other advanced degree preferred; Bachelor's degree candidates will also be considered
- Must meet the state regulatory requirements for Nursing Home Administrator licensure in the intended state of residence
- Previous business management or leadership experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build trust and maintain professionalism in challenging and emotionally sensitive situations
- Passion for serving, protecting, and advocating for the elderly and medically complex populations
- Demonstrated leadership potential with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop teams
- Strong business acumen supported by integrity, accountability, and sound judgment
Why Join Emerald Healthcare?
At Emerald Healthcare, we are committed to delivering exceptional care for our patients while creating an outstanding workplace for our employees. We believe great healthcare starts with great leadership, and we invest heavily in developing the next generation of healthcare executives.
Benefits Include
- Competitive compensation
- Dedicated mentorship and leadership development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Dependent Care and Transportation FSAs
- Employee discounts, including cell phone and movie ticket programs
- Career advancement opportunities throughout our growing network
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at www.ensignbenefits.com.
Our Culture: CAPLICO
At Emerald Healthcare, our values aren't just words, they guide everything we do.
CAPLICO stands for:
- Celebration
- Accountability
- Passion for Learning
- Love One Another
- Intelligent Risk Taking
- Customer Second
- Ownership
We're looking for leaders who embrace these values and demonstrate them through their actions, decisions, and commitment to those they serve.
About Emerald Healthcare
Emerald Healthcare is proud to be part of the Ensign family of companies, a nationally recognized leader in post-acute care. Our mission is simple but powerful: to dignify and transform post-acute care.
With nearly 40,000 employees across more than 300 healthcare operations nationwide, including skilled nursing, assisted living, home health, hospice, healthcare resorts, diagnostics, transportation, and laboratory services. Our organization offers exceptional opportunities for growth and leadership development.
Unlike traditional healthcare organizations, our facilities operate with a high degree of local autonomy, supported by a world-class Service Center that provides expertise in Clinical Services, Human Resources, Training, Accounting, Information Technology, Legal, and Risk Management. This unique structure empowers local leaders to make decisions that best serve their patients, employees, and communities.
Ready to Lead the Future of Healthcare?
If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills, grow your career, and make a lasting impact in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and begin your journey toward becoming a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and healthcare leader.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
