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IL Chapter: Health & Wellness Committee (Term begins Jan 1, 2020)

Signup Deadline: 12-05-2019
Starts: 01-01-2020
Ends: 12-31-2021

Description:

The Health & Wellness Committee explores the role and methods that PTs and PTAs can play in the areas of prevention, health promotion, and wellness across the State of Illinois.

Report to: The IPTA President and Board of Directors. Written reports to the Board of Directors should be submitted for the five meetings and the Assembly of Representatives, and as requested.

Committee Composition &Term: The committee is comprised of the committee chair and appointed members of the IPTA and one IPTA Chapter Staff liaison. Members are appointed by the President and approved by the Board. The committee will seek input from others as needed to complete the task.

Position Objective:  Exploring the role and methods that PTs and PTAs can play in the areas of prevention, health promotion, and wellness across the State of Illinois. .

Specific Responsibilities: Members of this committee are called upon to develop resources for evidence-based programs and tool kits relating to areas of prevention, health promotion, and wellness across the State of Illinois.

Qualifications: Must be an IPTA PT, Retired PT, or Life PT, PTA, Retired PT or Life PTA member in good standing. Many of your assignments will be time sensitive; it is important to be organized and able to meet deadlines.  An advanced understanding of the physical therapy profession.  

Training and Support: The Chapter office provides annual volunteer orientation as well as ongoing administrative and clerical support for the committee.  Access to resource documents and information is available through www.IPTA.org.

Recourse: The IPTA places great value on the relationship between members, staff, and businesses working together to further our mission. The IPTA also recognizes that there may be occasions when conflicts arise. If such circumstance occurs, please consult with the IPTA President and Executive Director.

Evaluation: The IPTA BOD President will contact you before the completion of your term for feedback on your volunteer experience. This will be used to update this committee description, develop appropriate materials, and effectively orient future IPTA volunteers.

Qualifications:

Health and Wellness Facility
Public awareness
Social media
Sports
Wellness
Writing articles or blog posts

Volunteers Needed:

4 (4 open slots)

Experience Required:

No experience

Contact:

Colleen Flannery
Illinois Chapter