Council of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Ministry

Health

URL

www.collegept.org

Address

375 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 800
TORONTO
M5G2J5

Phone

(416) 591-3828

Fax

(416) 591-3834

Background

Physiotherapy Act, S.O. 1991, C. 37, S. 5 (opens a new window)

Regulated Health Professions Act, S.O. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2 (opens a new window)

Function

The college regulates the profession of Physiotherapy in the public interest by ensuring that individuals have access to services provided by competent health professionals, and that individuals are treated with sensitivity and respect in their dealings with health professionals. Members of the college are governed in accordance with the Physiotherapy Act, 1991 the Health Professions Procedural Code, the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the regulations and by-laws of the college. The college develops and maintains standards of practice, entry to practice requirements, standards of professional ethics, and promotes and develops standards for continuing competence among the members. Various committees of the College of Physiotherapists function in a quasi-judicial role with respect to the suspension and revocations of certificates of registration to practice in Ontario.

Membership

Between seven and eight members who are elected in accordance with the by-laws by the members of the college. Between five and seven members are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council who are not, members of the college, members of a college as defined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 or members of a council as defined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. One or two members are selected, in accordance with a by-law under section 11, from among members who are members of a faculty of physiotherapy or physical therapy of a university in Ontario. The council elects annually a president and vice-president from among the members.

Term

There is no limitation in legislation.

Meetings

• Public appointees spend on average 35 to 45 days per year on College activities, this includes meeting attendance and preparation. The exact time commitment will depend on the number of committee assignments and discipline hearing appointments. • The College Council meets 4 times per year for 2-day consecutive full day meetings. These are hybrid meetings that can be attended virtually or in-person. Prep: 6–8 hours per meeting. • During the first year of a public appointment, approximately 3 days will be dedicated to onboarding activities. Beyond this, around 12 hours of ongoing learning can be expected throughout the year, including virtual training sessions and the completion of e-learning modules. • In addition to serving on Council, Public appointees are assigned to serve on 1 - 3 Committees based on need, interest and availability: o Discipline and Fitness to Practise Committees: All Public appointees serve on the Discipline and Fitness to Practise Committees. The number of hearings held each year will vary and not every member of the committee participates in each hearing. Hearings can be 1 full day or multiple consecutive full day meetings (usually between 3-5 days). Hearings are held virtually. Public appointees can expect to participate in 10 or more hearing days (full day) per year and approximately 1 hour of prep and post hearing work for each hearing. o Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee: 12 full day meetings a year (approximately monthly); held virtually or hybrid. Prep: 6–8-hours per meeting. o Executive Committee: 4 full days in person meetings per year (approximately every quarter); Prep: 6–8-hours per meeting. o Registration Committee: 11 virtual, 3-hour meetings per year (approximately every 5 weeks); Prep: 1-3 hours per meeting. o Quality Assurance Committee: 9 virtual, 2-hour meetings per year (approximately every 6 weeks); Prep: 2-3 hours per meeting. o Risk, Audit and Finance Committee: 5 virtual, half day meetings per year (approximately every quarter); Prep: 3-hours per meeting.

Remuneration

Appointees are remunerated according to Schedule A, Level 1 of the Agencies and Appointments Directive.

Appointments & Vacancies