A Great Place to Work
Since 2003, Washingtonian Magazine has recognized APTA three times as one of the "Great Places to Work" in the Washington area. APTA benefits include flexible work schedules, professional development, gym membership reimbursement, Metro SmarTrip card subsidy, and more!
Benefits for APTA Employees (.pdf)
APTA prohibits preferential or adverse discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or health status in all areas including, but not limited to, its qualifications for membership, rights of members, policies, programs, activities, and employment practices. APTA is committed to promoting cultural diversity throughout the profession.
Open Positions at APTA
- Business Analyst/IT Specialist
Provides analysis and project management function on association technology related projects.
- Communications and Marketing Associate
Manages public relations, media relations, and marketing projects and activities of the association.
- Database Specialist
Provides operational and technical support for the various applications used in the accreditation department: database, Web pages, e-learning platform, and Web-surveys.
- Lead Congressional Affairs Specialist
Coordinates with the senior director of government affairs, and the advocacy staff to implement the association's public policy and advocacy initiatives in the areas of health care, budget, appropriations, and selected public health initiatives.
- Meeting Planner
Assists the planning and execution of the Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), Annual Conference, and other APTA meetings.
- PTA Programs Specialist
Assist the Accreditation PTA Programs Manager in the management of the preaccreditation and accreditation activities for physical therapist assistant (PTA) educational programs.
- Registration and Awards Program Specialist
Supports the mission of the association and the profession that it represents by managing activities related to the association's honorary membership category, and honors and awards program. Serves as the main point of contact for program and logistics coordination of CSM and Annual Conference registration activities. Also, provides overall assistance to the Member Services department.
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