Please enclose cover letter, resume, and salary requirements when applying
Title: Specialist, Congressional Lobbyist
Department/Unit: Government Affairs/Public Affairs
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Alexandria, VA
A member of Public Affairs team that implements efforts to support organizational priorities and activities within the Government Affairs department. Supports unit efforts with a focus on departmental contributions to public engagement strategy for the Association. Participates and support efforts for appointed and member volunteer groups and APTA leadership. Supports preparation of compliance requirements and documents and seeks out opportunities for continuous quality improvement in department activities. Effective champion of the Association vision, mission and brand.
Principal Functions
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.
Staff Expectations
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 Requirements
20% - Local
How to Apply
Send your resume and cover letter, with 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, 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.
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is an individual membership professional organization representing more than 100,000 member physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and students of physical therapy. APTA seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by advancing physical therapist practice, education, and research, and by increasing the awareness and understanding of physical therapy's role in the nation's health care system.
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.
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.
