APTA National - APTA FiRST Network Steering Group and Co-Chair 2026

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Signup Deadline: 02-05-2026
Starts: 02-06-2026
Ends: 02-06-2026
Location: Online Opportunity

Description:

The APTA Frontiers in Rehabilitation Science and Research and Technology (FiRST) Network is seeking three steering group members and one co-chair to serve one-year and two-year terms, respectively. 

The APTA FiRST Network is a community for stakeholders who have a special interest in promoting scientific and technological innovation in rehabilitation and movement sciences and in leveraging scientific and technological discoveries to advance physical therapist practice, education, and research.

Requirements:

• Must be a member of the APTA FiRST Network

• Must be an APTA member in good standing

• An interest in developing networking opportunities and facilitating information sharing

• A CV is required with your application

Meetings: 

• Virtual meetings will be held in the evenings throughout the year. 

Responsibilities of the Co-chair: 

• Support chair in developing meeting agendas and networking efforts 

• Transition into the chair position in year two of term.

Responsibilities of the Steering Group: 

• Support chair and co-chair in leading and engaging the network

Please note that the term for co-chair is Jan. 1, 2026 - Dec. 31, 2027. The term for steering group is Jan. 1, 2026 - Dec. 31, 2026. 

Volunteers Needed:

4 (4 open slots)

Experience Required:

No experience

Contact:

Sarah Amesbury