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.