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Thrive Proactive Health Clinical Director - Lead Physical Therapist in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Outpatient Sport & Spine Private Practice in Virginia Beach, VA
32–36 Clinical Hours + 4–8 Leadership/Admin Hours Weekly
Thrive Proactive Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist ready to step into clinical leadership while maintaining a strong patient caseload.
This role is ideal for a seasoned outpatient clinician who values autonomy, performance, and meaningful influence within a growing interdisciplinary practice. You will continue treating patients (32–36 hours per week) while dedicating 4–8 hours weekly to leadership, mentorship, and clinic development. Leadership and administrative needs may fluctuate week to week depending on staffing, quarterly objectives, and mutually agreed-upon improvement initiatives.
We are looking for someone who naturally takes ownership, enjoys partnering to grow a practice, and wants to make a measurable impact in both the clinic and the community.
What This Role Looks Like
Active patient care with an average caseload of 10–12 visits per 8-hour day
Responsibility for clinical standards and team performance
Collaboration with marketing and leadership to grow referrals and community presence
Influence in shaping systems, workflow improvements, and clinical development
Accountability for outcomes, productivity, and patient experience
This is a leadership role with support — not micromanagement.
We are looking for a self-directed clinician who prefers responsibility over rigid oversight.
Clinical Responsibilities (32–36 hrs/week)
Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized plans of care
Deliver high-quality outpatient orthopedic and sport/spine treatment
Modify plans based on measurable progress and patient response
Supervise PTAs and support staff in compliance with Virginia regulations
Maintain timely documentation (24–48 hours)
Balance quality care with sustainable productivity expectations
Leadership & Administrative Responsibilities (4–8 hrs/week)
Oversee day-to-day clinical operations for assigned location
Support team development, mentorship, and performance alignment
Monitor clinic performance metrics and productivity trends
Collaborate with Marketing Director to support niche positioning and referral growth
Identify workflow improvements and operational efficiencies
Serve as the clinical point of contact for the location
What We’re Looking For
Active Virginia Physical Therapist License
3+ years outpatient orthopedic experience preferred
Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
Comfort leading PTAs and interdisciplinary care teams
Organized, proactive, and solution-oriented
Interest in building and growing a department — not simply maintaining one
Culture & Growth
We value:
Ownership & Self-Leadership
You take initiative and follow through. You hold yourself accountable and contribute to a strong, healthy team culture.
Performance & Accountability
We measure key performance indicators and use data to guide decisions. We lead, manage, and hold ourselves and others to high standards.
Growth
For patients, for the team, and for the clinic. We embrace a growth mindset and continuous improvement.
Influence
Leadership is influence. Your ideas, initiative, and example matter. We align through shared values, mission, and vision.
Our core values: Adaptability, Continuous Improvement, Customer-Centric, Growth Mindset, Reliability.
What We Provide
Established systems and business operations framework
Visionary, resourceful leadership
Interdisciplinary collaboration (PT, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage, Fitness)
Marketing and operational support
Leadership visibility and professional influence
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Opportunity to develop specialty programs or niche services
If you are ready to treat at a high level while leading with intention and independence, we would welcome a conversation.
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