Association Leadership

• Volunteer Opportunities: APTA regularly seeks applicants for various Board-appointed committees and task forces, and other volunteer work groups.
• National Office: APTA annually seeks nominations for its national office positions.
• Component Leadership: Contact an APTA state chapter or special-interest section to learn about opportunities. Video: Why Be a Chapter or Section Leader?

Programs & Events

• APTA Assocation Leadership Scholars Program: This program is building a cadre of future leaders at the component and national levels and supports APTA's quest for a diverse and prepared leadership pool.
• APTA Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership : This year-long fellowship is designed to help educators improve their leadership skills to facilitate change, think strategically, and engage in public discourse to advance the physical therapy profession.
• LAMP Leadership Development Certificate Program: LAMP curriculum supports leadership development through structured self-assessment of leadership strengths and weaknesses, identification of tools needed to lead successfully, empowerment, and mentoring through applied leadership activities.
• ACAPT Leadership Academy: The American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) offers affordable, accessible leadership training and resources for all stakeholders in the physical therapy academy.
• RM Barney Poole Leadership Academy: The Georgia Chapter offers this 1.5 day program that offers skills for PTs, PTAs and students to grow personally and professionally. Attendees will understand how change and innovation requires leadership.
• Chapter and Section Leadership Programs: Many chapters and sections provide leadership programs or events for members. Please contact your chapter or section to see what opportunities may be available.