The Section Programming Chair position is a 2-person shared position. Co-chair commitment is 3 years, helping to plan and coordinate CSM 2028-2030. Term starts at the end of CSM 2027 and runs through the end of CSM 2030.
Program activities of APTA Geriatrics include evaluation of the education needs of the members and determination of appropriate programming and course offerings for the annual Combined Sections Meeting (CSM). Chair positions manage team that reviews education session proposals, assist with logistics/communication with speakers leading up to CSM.
Additional duties can include:
- Conform with APTA’s Meeting Services Department’s deadlines.
- Initiate and maintain procedural documents related to programming.
- Review all onsite program information as required by APTA meeting services staff.
- Have direct communication with APTA conference staff regarding all program sessions during conference.
- Work with other academies to make CSM a multi-academy meeting through cosponsoring events.
- Communicate any on-site issues with programming to APTA's Meeting Services Department staff.
- Establish and maintain communication among other Academies concerning programming.
The Chairs schedule all APTA Geriatrics events at CSM. The Chairs are available at all times during CSM as needs may arise to ensure successful APTA Geriatrics programming. Co-chairs are expected to attend CSM, and travel, registration, lodging, and expenses during conference are reimbursed.
Must be a member of the Academy on Geriatric Physical Therapy.
Must be detail-oriented and able to multitask.
Must maintain a working e-mail address in APTA’s database.
Must generally be able to respond to member and officer queries sent via e-mail or phone within one week.
Please contact current co-chairs with additional questions:
- Jake Raecker (Jake.raecker.dpt@gmail.com)
- Emma Phillips (ochs.emma@gmail.com)