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, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2026. The term for steering group is Jan. 1, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2025.
More information on this committee may be found on the APTA website.
All APTA appointed groups will conduct their work with the American Physical Therapy Association’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in mind and the context of (1) APTA's Mission, Vision, Strategic Plan and House of Delegates and Board of Directors adopted positions and policies; and (2) the potential for their work to have implications related to physical therapist assistants, women, diversity, and risk management.