Specialist, Practice

APTA•Alexandria, VA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist, Practice advances APTA’s practice quality initiatives by supporting implementation, operations, and engagement efforts that drive member growth, retention, and value. As part of the Practice and Research department’s Professional Affairs unit, this role contributes to organizational, scientific, membership, and operational strategies while ensuring alignment with departmental and association-wide priorities. The Specialist brings broad clinical experience across diverse care settings, along with expertise in prevention, health promotion, and population health. The position supports volunteer groups, appointed bodies, and APTA leadership, helping to develop resources, manage workflows, and meet compliance and documentation requirements. Additionally, the role identifies opportunities for continuous quality improvement to strengthen departmental performance and stakeholder experience. Through effective collaboration and communication, the Specialist, Practice serves as a champion for APTA’s vision, mission, and brand, supporting initiatives that elevate practice quality and advance the profession.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy, health sciences, or related field
Experience in practice quality initiatives implementation, or project management within a nonprofit, association, or mission-driven organization
PT licensure; DPT preferred
3-5 years of experience; experience in associations or non-profits in the practice quality initiatives, preferred
Strategic thinking skills
Presentation skills
Excellent communication skills – written and verbal

Nice To Haves

Project coordination or public health certification a plus
Project management skills a plus

Responsibilities

Executes planning and goals for the practice quality initiatives.
Coordinates and implements practice quality initiatives services, benefits, and communications.
Represents APTA to members, potential members, and the public in alignment with staff values, employee policies and expectations.
Executes practice quality initiatives with organizational, departmental and program OKRs, KPIs, and CSFs.
Produces performance metrics and reporting to ensure transparency and data-driven decision-making.
Engages, if appropriate, with member groups, stakeholders, and external partners to represent APTA’s practice quality initiatives.
Proposes innovation, and executes practice quality initiatives experience platforms, engagement tools, and service delivery model in collaboration with departmental leadership.
Adheres to legal, ethical, and organizational standards and compliance in all practice quality initiatives operations.
Upholds and fosters APTA Staff Values
Complies with all APTA policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned to foster achievement of association priorities