Overview

MDA is ranked among the nation's top national health agencies. Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona with more than 225 field offices located nationwide including Alaska, Hawaii and in Puerto Rico, MDA has some 1,400 career-minded employees.

  • MDA offers patient care for those with neuromuscular diseases including ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) at its 240 MDA clinics located throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The Association enjoys a dedicated partnership among clinicians, scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering some 40 neuromuscular diseases affecting more than one million Americans.
  • MDA provides hope for those with neuromuscular disease by funding some 400 research projects worldwide.
  • MDA is recognized by the American Medical Association with a lifetime achievement award for "significant and lasting contributions to the health and welfare of humanity".
  • MDA's research and health care service programs are supported by its fundraising programs. These include the annual Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon (broadcast on 200 television stations throughout the United States and worldwide on the Internet), a myriad of special events, i.e. golf tournaments, cause marketing programs and social events assisted by 2 million volunteers. Major national and local companies and organizations are committed to MDA's cause marketing program.
  • MDA is a dynamic employer offering an energetic work environment with opportunities for professional growth through:
  • Networking with corporate and community leaders
  • Coordinating exciting community special events and programs
  • Promoting MDA's community health services
  • MDA offers outstanding career opportunities with promotions primarily from within.
  • MDA is a progressive employer offering competitive benefits including:
    • Medical - comprehensive PPO plan
    • Life/Disability/Accident/Travel Insurance
    • Travel reimbursement
    • 403(b) savings plan with employer match
    • Paid vacation days (including new employees)
    • Paid sick days
    • Paid holidays
    • Paid personal days

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