Volunteer Opportunity Details

Key Contacts are APTA members who serve as the primary contacts with their Senators or Representative in the United States Congress. There can be more than one Key Contact for a member of Congress. Key Contacts are vital in establishing valuable relationships with legislators to increase awareness of the issues that face the physical therapy profession. Key Contacts are encouraged to meet with their members throughout the year and provide feedback on the meetings to the APTA Government Affairs Department. Get started by sending your interest today!

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Establishing and maintaining a relationship with members of Congress and their staff.
• Providing information on critical physical therapy issues to members of Congress.
• Developing a network of physical therapists that live in the state/congressional district who will write letters or make telephone calls to legislators in support of APTA's public policy priorities.