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.
- 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.
- Director
Responsible for direction and oversight of the association's Business Development department's operations and staff.
- Executive Assistant
Manage administrative operations for the Deputy Executive Director and the component governance and leadership department.
- 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.
- National Governance and Leadership Senior Coordinator for Board of Directors
Provides administrative assistance to the national governance and leadership department with specific responsibility to support activities related to the Board of Directors.
- Professional Development Manager
Responsible for developing the processes and implementing the standards for providing high-quality continuing education.
- Senior Coordinator (Private Practice Section))
Provides administrative assistance and support to the Private Practice Section of APTA with specific responsibilities to promote customer service and operations.
- Senior Grassroots and Politicial Affairs Specialist
Responsible for coordinating and implementing the grassroots education and advocacy efforts of the government and payment advocacy unit to promote the active involvement of APTA members in grassroots advocacy campaigns to support the association's advocacy efforts in Congress, federal agencies, state legislatures, and with private insurers. Assists with Political Action Committee (PT-PAC) fundraising activities.
- Senior Program Coordinator
Supports the physical therapist programs manager and physical therapist programs specialist with the administrative tasks related to the preaccreditation and accreditation activities for physical therapist (PT) education programs. Supports the director with the administrative tasks related to the general functioning of the department.
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