What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrator in Training Preceptor Program- FAH position at First Atlantic Health Care?
LOCATION: This opportunity will be located in one of our Southern Region facilities*. The ultimate goal is that we will be able to move you into an Administrator role in that region once your training is complete and you have earned your Administrator's License.
*Our Southern Region facilities service the Lewiston, Freeport, Portland, and Saco area.
General Purpose:
The Administer in Training (AIT) preceptor program is a paid internship designed to prepare an individual for a successful career as an Administrator in Long Term Care.
Core Goals of Our AIT Program:
- Develop actionable leadership skills and highly functioning teams
- Rotate through all departments to acquire knowledge of and experience within the functional operations areas of a facility; including Nursing, Food Services, Social Services, Activities, Housekeeping, Laundry, Human Resources, Account Management, and Maintenance.
- Develop strong business acumen: Financial management, budget planning, and associated reimbursement systems i.e. Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers, etc.
- Set, measure, and maintain key performance indicators (KPI) and high-quality care outcomes.
- Develop workforce, including Recruiting and Retaining staff, in long term care environments and diverse markets.
- Understand and build expertise in compliance, regulation, and laws that guide our business and services.
- Learn and implement a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) approach to providing care, delivering service, and managing your workforce.
- Build marketing strategies to support census and mix targets.
- Demonstrate effective community relations; how we fit into the community as a service and a healthcare resource.
- Successfully complete the State of Maine and Federal requirements established for the licensing of Multi-level Laong Term Care Administrators.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate degree in healthcare, healthcare administration, long term care administration, nursing, social work, or psychology. Masters preferred.
- 5 years of professional work experience.
- Desire to lead a successful facility management team.
- Passion for the delivery of care and services to our elderly population is a must.
- Willingness to relocate.
We want to support your work and life balance and would love to speak with you about what interests you.
- Paid Time Off
- Pay On Demand: Daily access to your paycheck
- Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision and disability
- Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care
- 401(k)
Retirement savings program with employer contribution
- Employee Assistant Program
- Flexible savings account, including medical and dependent care
- Employer paid life insurance
