Associate, Specializations

Title:  Associate, Specializations

Department/Unit: Specializations/Professional Affairs

FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Location:  This position is located onsite at the APTA headquarters in Alexandria, VA

About APTA

Do you want to contribute to an organization dedicated to improving societal health? Would you like to collaborate with colleagues who are passionate about making a difference? Are you excited to work in a new state-of-the-art building designed to encourage movement, participation, and employee health?

Then you want to work for APTA!

APTA is the trusted leader for the physical therapy profession, representing more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students. Our approximately 150 employees support the association’s mission to build a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society. Learn more in our Association Profile.

Located in Alexandria, Virginia, APTA has outstanding employee benefits, including flexible work schedules, generous retirement contributions, and travel subsidies for employees who choose public and active transportation.

Summary

This position oversees the administrative processing, review, and assessment of over 30,000 specialist maintenance certification learning plans; will also provide additional support for other activities associated with the specialist certification program. Assists department colleagues with carrying out efforts to meet objectives on organizational priorities with a focus on departmental contributions to education and certification strategy for the Association.  Supports operational needs for and works with appointed and member volunteer groups and APTA leadership. Provides support with data entry as appropriate including compliance documents.  Seeks out and supports and opportunities for continuous quality improvement in department activities. Effective champion of the Association vision, mission, and brand.

Essential Functions

• Provides administrative support for the implementation of work plans related to respective activities which align with organizational priorities and business strategy, including (but not limited to) processing and reviewing applications for the maintenance of specialist certification programs; specifically, overseeing the administrative processing, review, and assessment of recertification learning plans across 10 specialty areas;
• Prepares required compliance forms and documents as required including, when applicable and appropriate, handling refunds and accounts payable requests;
• Provides support to the operations, handles specialist eligibility and extension requests, supports certificate coordination and distribution, marketing and promotional efforts, including opportunities to advance and gain efficiencies;
• Supports the Specializations team in the implementation of the programs, priorities, and projects in partnership with the Association and staff colleagues;
• Prepares, in consultation with the Manager, data which supports and aligns with the APTA data strategy.

Staff Expectations

• Upholds and fosters APTA Staff Values
• Complies with all APTA policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned to foster achievement of association priorities

• High School Diploma required; some college preferred
• 2+ years of experience working in a non-profit or business setting
• Background in certification field a plus
• Project management skills a plus
• Solid administrative skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Database experience
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented; experienced in handling a variety of projects with proven abilities in prioritizing deadlines and seeing projects to completion
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Excellent and effective communication skills – written and verbal
• Must be proficient in MS Office, Adobe and web-based applications

Travel Requirements

5% - National

How To Apply

Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, when applying.

Principals only; no agencies; no phone calls, please.  Candidates selected to participate in an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.

The American Physical Therapy Association is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status or any other characteristic protected by law.

APTA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, please visit e-verify.uscis.gov.

APTA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and invites and welcomes applicants with diversity of experience, mindset, and skills to add value to APTA and our staff community.