Specialist
Company: American Physical Therapy Association
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Specialist, Congressional Lobbyist FLSA Status: Exempt About
APTADo 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 the American Physical Therapy Association!APTA is
the trusted leader for the physical therapy profession,
representing 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist
assistants, and physical therapy students. Our team supports the
association's mission to build a community that advances the
profession of physical therapy to improve the health of
society.Essential FunctionsThis position:
- Engages in Congressional lobbying related to respective
activities of the Government Affairs department which align with
organizational priorities and the Association's public engagement
strategy.
- Prepares and completes required departmental compliance forms
as outlined below including ensuring required information is
accurate for timely submission of all required forms.
- Contributes to and implements recommendations on advancing
operations within the department to gain efficiencies, and grow
revenue, if applicable.
- Contributes to quality assurance and continuous
quality/performance improvement in department activities, including
supporting the vice president, and unit leader in annual
assessments of respective budget activities described above.
- Supports the Public Affairs team in the implementation of the
Association's programs, priorities, and projects in partnership
with department director and staff colleagues.
- Prepares in consultation with the vice president, department
level data which supports and aligns with the APTA data
strategy.
- Upholds and fosters team values.
- Complies with all APTA policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned to foster achievement of
association priorities.Qualifications
- Degree in political science, government, public policy or a
related field preferred.
- Preferably 3+ years Hill experience working on health care
issues.
- Specific knowledge in health care issues such as patient
access, workforce, or provider payment policies preferred.
- Background demonstrating substantial familiarity with the U.S.
Congress and experience in formulating and advancing federal
legislative policy.
- Understanding of federal programs such as Medicare, Medicaid,
etc. is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strategic
relationships with Congressional offices.
- Strong presentation/public speaking and professional writing
skills.
- Ability to represent Association and present to a variety of
external audiences and stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent oral and written
communication skills.Travel
- 20% - Local.Employee BenefitsAPTA's outstanding benefits
include generous annual vacation and sick leave, federal paid
holidays, retirement contributions, and commuting subsidies for
employees who choose public transit and active
transportation.APTA's headquarters are located across the street
from the new Potomac Yard Metrorail station set to open in October
2022, with immediate access to the DMV's bike trail system. Opened
in 2021, APTA Centennial Center's amenities include a fitness
center, bike share, and health and wellness classes-all free to
APTA employees. A WiFi-connected rooftop terrace offers views of
the Potomac River and Washington, D.C. skyline, offering a great
alternate work location or place to take a break.Most staff
positions are eligible for APTA's flexible work arrangement
schedule. New hires must be employed three full consecutive months
before being eligible to apply for a flexible work arrangement.How
to ApplyPlease send resume and cover letter with salary
requirements to: jobs@apta.org .Principals only: no agencies; no
phone calls, please. Candidates selected to participate in an
interview will be contacted by Human Resources.Equal Opportunity
Employer: 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, sex, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran 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.
Keywords: American Physical Therapy Association, Alexandria , Specialist, Other , Alexandria, Virginia
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