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Manager, Health Policy and State Advocacy

Manager, Health Policy and State Advocacy

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)Des Plaines, IL, US
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Location : Rosemont, IL (Hybrid)

  • Must be available to work in Rosemont, IL office biweekly for 5-6 days per month, on average.

Job Title : Manager, Health Policy and State Advocacy

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) is searching for a sharp policy thinker who can translate complex state legislation and regulations into clear, actionable deliverables including position statements. We're seeking a skilled and passionate Manager of Health Policy and State Advocacy to serve as a bridge between policy and our members. In this role, you'll stay on top of and analyze evolving legislation, craft compelling content that informs and supports our members, as well as serve as staff liaison to various committees and task forces, enabling meaningful action and informed decisions around health policy and advocacy.

About AAPM&R

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) is the national medical specialty organization representing more than 10,000 physicians who are specialists in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). PM&R physicians, also known as physiatrists, treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. PM&R physicians evaluate and treat injuries, illnesses, and disability, and are experts in designing comprehensive, patient-centered treatment plans. Physiatrists utilize cutting‐edge as well as time‐tested treatments to maximize function and quality of life. For more information, visit www.aapmr.org.

Position Overview

The Manager of Health Policy and State Advocacy is responsible for managing health policy and state advocacy initiatives for the Academy through analyzing and responding to state legislative proposals having an impact on physiatrists, their patients and their practices. This role serves as staff liaison to the State Advocacy Committee, the Council of State PM&R Society Presidents, the PM&R Section Council of the AMA House of Delegates, and the Health Equity Task Force. In addition, this role works closely with Health Policy and Legislation (HP&L) and Health Policy, Practice and Advocacy (HPPA) Committees, to maintain communication and vet key health policy and state advocacy issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manages health policy and advocacy initiatives, including leading significant projects and advancing critical issues as needed.
  • Serves as Academy resource on state legislative and regulatory affairs and establishes annual priorities and formal vetting process to determine appropriate level of engagement on key state advocacy issues to ensure high member impact.
  • Serves as staff liaison to the State Advocacy Committee. Monitors and responds to state legislative and regulatory proposals relevant to physiatrists and their patients.
  • Serves as staff liaison to the Council of State PM&R Society Presidents, which includes providing ongoing communication, planning conference calls and meeting agendas, and providing meeting minutes.
  • Leads the Academy's participation in the AMA House of Delegates (HOD) and represents the Academy at other pertinent multi-specialty state advocacy conferences and briefings. Management of this initiative includes providing ongoing communication, managing meeting logistics and deliverables for the PM&R Section Council, participation in other relevant Caucuses (e.g., Mobility), and preparing budgets for meetings / conferences.
  • Serves as the staff liaison to the Academy's Health Equity Task Force. Liaison duties include establishing the Academy's priority agenda related to health equity initiatives, recruiting members, and preparing materials for leadership review, including Board of Governors.
  • Serves as the lead staff liaison for the Scope of Practice Workgroup. Facilitates the work of the group to vet and respond to scope of practice legislative and advocacy issues and establishes targeted task forces to address specific scope of practice concerns.
  • Manages engagement with Medicare Carrier Advisory Committees (CACs) including representative recruitment. Collaborates with reimbursement staff in response to Local Coverage Determination (LCD) revisions.
  • Manages implementation of state advocacy related member alerts through the online grassroots advocacy / lobbying software system (VoterVOICE).
  • Drafts correspondence, position statements, and talking points and regularly provides relevant updates in The Physiatrist print newsletter, "Connections" e-newsletter, and reports to the Board.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Associate Executive Director, Health Policy & Practice Services.
  • AAPM&R Offers

    Based on experience and skillsets, the salary range for the Manager, Health Policy and State Advocacy role is $70,000 - $75,000 annually. AAPM&R offers the following benefits :

  • 18 days PTO upon hire
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Choice between three different medical plans
  • Employer-funded HRA to offset out of pocket medical costs
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employer-paid group life insurance (2x salary)
  • Employer-paid disability insurance (short AND long-term)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 403b retirement plan -match up to 8%
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred).
  • 3+ years monitoring state legislation or related experience preferred.
  • Estimated travel of 10% annually including some weekend committee meetings.
  • Some evening conference calls will be required.
  • For Consideration

    If you have a passion for health policy issues, and the ability to manage multiple projects, we want you to be a part of our team! Please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking the apply button.

    AAPM&R is an equal opportunity employer.

    Key Words : Legislative Affairs, Health Policy, Health Legislation, Regulatory Affairs

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