Justin D. Moore
- Description: Justin D. Moore, PT, DPT, is the chief executive officer of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the national membership organization representing and promoting the profession of physical therapy in the United States. APTA exists to further the physical therapy profession role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions and the enhancement of the health and functional abilities of the public. Prior to being named CEO, Moore was APTA executive vice president of public affairs. Before that, he served in several government affairs positions, including work as the association lead lobbyist on Capitol Hill. Moore, a licensed physical therapist, received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT) from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts, his Master of Physical Therapy degree from University of Iowa, and his Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics from Iowa State University. Justin has been honored for his contributions to physical therapy and public policy by receiving the R. Charles Harker Policymaker Award from APTA Health Policy and Administration Section and the Distinguished Service Award from APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy. In addition, he received the Helen LaBaron Hilton Award from Iowa State University College of Human Sciences as well as the Alumni Impact Award from its Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.