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Nominations and Elections

March 2021 – June 2021

2021 Spring Nominations are Closed.

Please review eligibility requirements, the timeline and the application instructions below. Thank you to all member who nominated fellow members and all candidates for submitting your applications. The Nominating Committee is currently reviewing all applications for accuracy and to ensure that candidates meet the eligibility criteria. Nominators, no further action is necessary at this time. Nominees (Candidates) who have completed an application, please stay tuned for further instructions and communications between May 1, 2021 – May 14, 2021.

Please click below on each position to view the position description. If you have any questions or have trouble opening any links, please do not hesitate to contact the Academy office at hello@aptapelvichealth.org for assistance.

Elected Positions

National Office

  • Vice President (Feb 2022-Feb 2025)
    • Candidates must be active Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy member for at least 2 consecutive years immediately preceding the elections.
  • Director of Practice (Feb 2022-Feb 2025)
    • Candidates must be active Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy member for at least 2 consecutive years immediately preceding the elections.
  • Director of Communications (Feb 2022-Feb 2025)
    • Candidates must be active Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy member for at least 2 consecutive years immediately preceding the elections.
  • Nominating Committee Member (Feb 2022-Feb 2025)
    • Candidates must be active Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy member for at least 2 consecutive years immediately preceding the elections.

Serving on the APTA Pelvic Health Board – what does it mean and what is involved?
When running for a position on the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy’s Board of Directors, there are important aspects for you to consider regarding the role, commitment and responsibilities involved. In order to make an informed decision, below is important information for you to consider. Continue reading…

Special Interest Group

House of Delegates

  • Chief Delegate (2022-2025; 3-year term)
    • Candidate must be a member of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy for 2 consecutive years preceding the election and must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in House of Delegates; either as a delegate or alternate delegate for any component.
  • Delegate (2022-2025; 3-year term)
    • Candidate must be a member of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy for 2 consecutive years preceding the election and must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in House of Delegates; either as a delegate or alternate delegate for any component.
  • Alternate Delegate (2022-2023; 1-year term)
    • Candidate must be a member of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy for at least 1 year preceding election, no experience in House of Delegates is required.

Application Instructions

Before completing the Candidate Application, you MUST be nominated by a fellow Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy member or  nominate yourself. Applications that are not accompanied by a nominations form will not be eligible for review.

Step 1: Nomination Recommendation
Step 2: Candidate Application

Key Dates

Here is a general overview of key dates. Date are subject to change by the Nominating Committee.

  • Nominations: January 15, 2021-April 30, 2021
  • Elections: May 15-June 15, 2021
  • Candidates Informed: June 16-20, 2021
  • Results Announced to Membership: June 21, 2021

To lead, or not to lead?

Some people are natural born leaders; others learn to lead by taking a risk and surprising themselves with skills they never knew they possessed. Making the choice to become a leader is to make yourself vulnerable and open to risk and change, but more often than not, it is a valuable learning and growth opportunity. Open yourself up to the possibilities of what will transform your life, your profession and your community this year!

Helpful Resources

Many of us wear multiple hats, including physical therapist, mom/dad, spouse, friend, community volunteer. Time is precious. How can you possibly give one more thing? I remember getting an elections email and on that day thinking, “Maybe it would be nice to give back.” I’ve been in practice for more 15 years. My profession has served me well on many levels—enabled a successful business, wonderful patient relationships, life-long friends and colleagues, and a way to grow and deepen my knowledge. Perhaps it was time to serve my profession by becoming a leader in the Section on Women’s Health-APTA. Since being elected to the Nominating Committee, I have been fortunate to interact with local and national leaders in our profession and newbies just like me. I have met students, seasoned PTs, and new Section members. The energy is addictive!

Dr. Blair Green, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC

Former Nominating Committee Chair

Learn, Collaborate, Lead.

Participate in Meetings

As an officer or board member of the academy, you will be participating in 1-2 in-person meetings and quarterly virtual meetings throughout the year. Each year, the board meets at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting to conduct its annual winter board meeting to review the academy’s strategic plan and progress, introduce new initiatives and discuss industry issues and trends.

Build Leadership Skills

Officers and board members gain new leadership skills throughout their service. Each board member serves as a liaison to various volunteer groups such as committees and task forces.  The board focuses on governance, direction and vision. Board members conduct ongoing assessment of vision, progress and opportunities while the academy staff manages day-to-day operations within the context of the board’s direction.

Liaise with Volunteers

Implementation of the strategic plan most often involves recruiting volunteers who may be committee chairs, task force chairs, editors, and project directors, to name a few. The board develops task forces to work on key initiatives or charges committees to conduct specific work that supports the strategic plan. Board liaisons periodically check in with their assigned committees to communicate what is going on in the organization, how it affects the committee or group, and to give direction, guidance, and support to the group.

Devise Strategy

The board’s role is to set direction for the organization through strategic thinking, or a strategic plan to meet the changing landscape of the physical therapy profession and industry. It is also responsible for making sure that the goals and action strategies of the plan are implemented in partnership with volunteers and staff. While the board is not responsible for doing the actual implementation, it is responsible for establishing a mechanism to get the work accomplished and for monitoring progress.

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