Lead PT/OT: Build a Community-Centric Therapy Program

Prava-Therapy; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prava seeks a Lead Therapist (PT or OT) to build and lead the therapy presence at Cambridge Village of Wilmington in Wilmington, NC. This is a working clinical leadership role combining direct resident care with program development.

You will lead clinical strategy, mentor other clinicians, and integrate therapy into the community experience, prioritizing mobility, independence, and wellness for older adults.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina licensure as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist.
• Senior living experience is highly valued.
• Leadership potential and ability to mentor others.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering exceptional PT or OT care to residents within the community.
• Building strong relationships with residents, families, caregivers, and community leadership.
• Establishing yourself as a trusted clinical resource within Cambridge Village.
• Identifying residents who may benefit from skilled therapy before a decline becomes a crisis.
• Partnering with the community's wellness and care teams.
• Helping integrate therapy into the resident experience rather than treating it as a separate service.
• Mentoring and supporting other Prava clinicians as the program grows.
• Maintaining strong clinical standards and ensuring exceptional patient care.
• Using outcomes and functional progress to guide clinical decisions.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Independence

Lifelong learning

Tools

EMR system

AI-enabled documentation

Job description

Prava seeks a Lead Therapist (PT or OT) to build and lead the therapy presence at Cambridge Village of Wilmington in Wilmington, NC. This is a working clinical leadership role combining direct resident care with program development.

You will lead clinical strategy, mentor other clinicians, and integrate therapy into the community experience, prioritizing mobility, independence, and wellness for older adults.