Manager of Projects, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA)
Overview: The Manager of Projects position intends to advance projects and initiatives that will assist AOPA members in being successful in their work as health professionals advancing the mobility needs of their patients — persons who have experienced limb loss or chronic limb impairment.
Specifics: Responsible for managing ongoing projects as part of AOPA’s Survival Imperatives, including AOPA’s Registry, Outcomes and Comparative/Cost Effectiveness programs, Mobility Saves & Communication, as well as recent additions to the AOPA portfolio addressing a Reimbursement Compendium and Membership Enhancement. Assisting the AOPA Officers, AOPA Executive Director and a Prosthetics 2020 Expert Advisory Committee on the recent partnership with the RAND Corporation, commissioned to work advancing a comprehensive study to establish the value proposition for prosthetic services.