CEO in Training (CIT)

About the role

The CEO-in-Training (CIT) Program is designed to prepare outstanding leaders for the opportunity to lead one of our home health or hospice agencies. This salaried, full-time training program typically lasts 3–6 months, depending on your background and experience.

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

• Minimum Requirements: 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 their CIT program (varies by state)
• Preferred Qualifications: 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

Onsite

Pay

$80,000+ with the opportunity for incentive once in the Executive Director seat.

About Us

Cornerstone, an affiliate of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to patients and families in the comfort of their own homes. As part of the Pennant family—a growing national network with over 250 affiliated locations across 17 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. We believe in empowering our people, fostering excellence, and creating an environment where personal and professional growth thrives. Our culture makes Pennant a truly unique place to work.

The Pennant Group, Inc.

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.