Which position may apply for a full or partial AIT waiver if employed full time in a nursing home?

The Assistant Administrator position is specifically designated to be eligible for a full or partial AIT (Administrator-in-Training) waiver if they are employed full-time in a nursing home. This is primarily because the role of an Assistant Administrator closely aligns with those responsibilities typically undertaken by an Administrator, allowing an individual to gain essential experiences necessary for effective nursing home management.

Individuals in this position often have a foundational understanding of the operational, regulatory, and administrative aspects of running a nursing facility, which qualifies them for the waiver. The AIT program is designed to prepare candidates for licensure by providing them with hands-on training and experience, and the Assistant Administrator is already positioned to leverage their work experience in this context.

The other roles mentioned—Registered Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Physical Therapist—while critical to the healthcare team, do not engage in the administrative functions required of a nursing facility administrator in the same way, which is why those positions are not considered for this type of waiver under the relevant regulations. These roles focus primarily on providing direct patient care and clinical functions, rather than administrative oversight or management responsibilities essential for an Administrator-in-Training.