Assistant Administrator (Administrator-in-Training) | Dawson Springs KY

Tradewater Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a highly motivated, emerging leader to join our team as an Assistant Administrator (Administrator-in-Training). This position is designed for individuals who aspire to become Licensed Nursing Home Administrators and want hands-on experience leading a skilled nursing facility.

This is not an internship. The Assistant Administrator serves as a member of the facility leadership team, working directly alongside the Administrator and department heads to gain practical experience in all areas of facility operations.

The successful candidate will participate in a structured leadership development program while actively pursuing Kentucky Long-Term Care Administrator licensure.

As an Assistant Administrator, you will:

• Partner with the Facility Administrator in daily operations
• Participate in leadership and department head meetings
• Assist with employee relations, recruitment, retention, and staff engagement
• Support regulatory compliance and survey readiness efforts
• Participate in budget development and financial management processes
• Assist with quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Work closely with nursing, dietary, housekeeping, maintenance, admissions, social services, and business office departments
• Lead special projects focused on operational excellence
• Develop knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations
• Assume increasing leadership responsibilities throughout the program

This structured 12-month program provides experience in:

• Facility operations
• Census management
• Strategic planning
• Customer service

• Recruitment and retention
• Performance management
• Employee engagement
• Workplace investigations

• Budget preparation
• Labor management
• Financial reporting
• Revenue cycle basics

• Survey preparedness
• Quality measures
• Risk management
• Resident rights

• QAPI processes
• Performance improvement projects
• Compliance monitoring
• Operational audits

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational abilities
• Commitment to obtaining Kentucky Long-Term Care Administrator licensure within one (1) year of hire
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

• Experience in healthcare, long-term care, human resources, business operations, or management
• Department head experience
• Skilled nursing facility experience
• Experience supervising employees
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance

An active Nursing Home Administrator license is not required at the time of hire. Candidates selected for this position must actively pursue Kentucky Long-Term Care Administrator licensure and obtain licensure within twelve (12) months of employment. Continued participation in the program requires demonstrated progress toward meeting all licensure requirements.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about serving seniors
• Interested in healthcare leadership
• Eager to learn all aspects of skilled nursing operations
• Driven to become a licensed Nursing Home Administrator
• Committed to excellence, accountability, and teamwork

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Leadership development and mentoring
• Direct training from experienced healthcare leaders
• Career advancement opportunities
• Defined pathway toward Nursing Home Administrator licensure and promotion