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Director, Advocacy and Government Affairs (Washington)

$110k - $130k

American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Director, Advocacy and Government Affairs (Federal Healthcare Policy)

Location : Washington, DC (Remote within the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with occasional travel to the Academy's national office in Rosemont, IL.)

Salary : $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

We are seeking a strategic and relationship-driven leader who is passionate about advancing healthcare policy and advocating for meaningful change. As Director, Advocacy and Government Affairs , you will serve as a trusted expert on legislative and regulatory issues affecting the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), translating complex policy into thoughtful strategy and action. This is an opportunity to influence the future of the specialty by partnering with physician leaders, volunteers, policymakers, and national healthcare organizations to advance the Academy's advocacy priorities and strengthen its voice on Capitol Hill and beyond.

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.

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum of 5 years of government affairs, public policy, or advocacy experience within a healthcare-related organization.
  • Substantive federal legislative and regulatory experience , including direct engagement with Congress and/or federal agencies.
  • Experience working with physicians, medical specialty societies, or healthcare membership organizations strongly preferred.
  • Strong policy analysis and writing skills, including experience preparing legislative or regulatory materials, policy recommendations, and advocacy communications.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with policymakers, healthcare stakeholders, organizational leaders, and volunteers.

How to Apply

Please visit our Careers Page ( to review the full job description and submit your application.

A resume and cover letter are required for consideration.

AAPM&R is an equal opportunity employer

Key Words: Government Affairs, Healthcare Policy, Health Policy, Legislative Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Federal Affairs, Healthcare Advocacy, Government Relations, Public Policy, Federal Health Policy, Healthcare Legislation, CMS, Coalition Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning

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