Washington, D.C.
Durham, North Carolina
Falls Church, Virginia
Posted: 08-Jun-26
Location: Alexandria, VA
Type: Full Time
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Title: Specialist, Accreditation
Department/Unit: Accreditation/Professional Affairs
FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt
Location: This position is located on-site 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’s primary responsibility will be to provide day-to-day oversight of accreditation activities and customer service to physical therapist residency and fellowship programs, the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency & Fellowship Professional Affairs (ABPTRFE) governing board, and volunteers, in support of a national accreditation process for physical therapist residency and fellowship programs. A member of the Professional Affairs unit that implements efforts to support organizational priorities and activities within the Accreditation department. Supports unit efforts with a focus on departmental contributions to the Professional Affairs strategy for the Association. Supports preparation of compliance requirements, continuing Professional Affairs standards and documents and seeks out opportunities for continuous quality improvement in department activities. Effective champion of the Association vision, mission, and brand.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for communicating with residency and fellowship program administrators and educators regarding ABPTRFE accreditation procedures and standards, including responding to inquiries from programs.
- Initiate requests for information on programmatic changes.
- Provide guidance on submission of reports.
- Responsible for marketing and outreach activities related to accreditation.
- Provide staff support to ABPTRFE committees and be a team player.
- Implements work plans related to respective activities of the Accreditation department which align with organizational priorities and the Association’s Professional Affairs and accreditation strategy.
- Prepares and completes required departmental compliance forms 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 department manager, Vice-President, and unit leader in annual assessments of respective budget activities.
- Supports the Professional Affairs team in the implementation of the Association’s programs, priorities, and projects in partnership with the unit Chief and staff colleagues.
- Prepares in consultation with the Manager, department level 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
Qualifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist preferred, or other degreed professional in a related healthcare field(s), with 5+ years of professional experience.
- Working knowledge of accreditation and/or program monitoring strongly preferred.
- Experience working in health professions, higher education, and/or nonprofit organizations a plus.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational, and analytical skills.
- Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively with constituents and colleagues.
- The ability to manage simultaneous tasks and prioritize competing deadlines is required.
- Project management skills a plus.
- Experience in management and/or leadership.
- Training and/or workshop facilitation experience preferred.
Travel Requirements
10%, local and 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.
