Careers
About the College
The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to regulating the practice of physiotherapists in the public interest. As the largest physiotherapy regulatory body in Canada, the College (previously the Board of Directors of Physiotherapy) has been helping to ensure that patients receive safe, effective physiotherapy care since 1955.Physiotherapists take a comprehensive approach to providing health care — the College takes a similar approach to protecting the public. By ensuring that physiotherapists meet educational standards and are competent and sensitive to the needs of their patients, the College sets the standard for the delivery of safe, effective and ethical services by physiotherapists.
The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is committed to creating a supportive work environment where collaborative leadership facilitates team work and every employee has the opportunity to meet their potential. We promote from within whenever possible, offer opportunities for continued learning and development, and provide a cooperative, positive environment that encourages out-of-the-box thinking and creative new ideas.
Competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and annual employer-paid RRSP contributions are standard. For fun, group outings, celebrations and other activities keep our social calendars full.
If you are looking for a progressive career within a dynamic, growing organization we’d like to hear from you.
Current Opportunities
Registrar/CEO
The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (the College) is the regulatory body established by the provincial government to oversee the practice of the more than 7,300 physiotherapists/physical therapists in Ontario. The College is responsible for protecting and serving the public interest by ensuring that physiotherapists/physical therapists provide high-quality, competent and ethical services.
Working with the elected Council of ten, whom eight are elected and two are selected from the faculty of physiotherapy academic programs in Ontario and seven public members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, you will promote the mission of the College and lead a staff of dedicated professionals.
The Registrar provides leadership to the College in carrying out its mandate, vision, mission and strategic plan. The Registrar has duties and responsibilities dictated by the Act and the court system in Ontario including the prosecution of non-registrants practicing physiotherapy/physical therapy.
The Registrar will have a keen appreciation of these responsibilities and will ensure that appropriate leadership, advice, counsel and support is provided to the College Council, to staff and to the statutory committees in discharging their responsibilities. The Registrar will be the College’s spokesperson with the public, registrants, Government and with stakeholders in physiotherapy. In performing his/her role, the Registrar will promote innovation and take a forward looking approach based on current best practices in the field of self-regulation. Under direction of the Council, the Registrar will be expected to work within and continue to improve the governance model of the College.
The Registrar will be seen as a commanding presence in the field, with the skills and connections to lead the College in positive directions that protect the public interest.
To further explore this opportunity contact Debbi Ragogna in our Toronto Office at: 416-366-1990. Or send your resume in the strictest of confidence to debbi.ragogna@odgersberndtson.ca or online at www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/10499.
Briefing Document – Registrar, College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
