Commitment to Members

Vision

Strong Leadership - Successful Members – Quality Services

Mission Statement

OPA is committed to leadership in physiotherapy through the provision of advocacy, professional development and career support services for its members, enabling them to be successful in their careers and in providing quality physiotherapy services to the citizens of Ontario.

OPA subscribes to dealing with members and the public in a manner that includes:

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Quality in Services
• Innovation and Research
• Advocacy
• Accountability
• Effective Communications

OPA's goals are well defined and reflect a commitment to excellence on behalf of and in support of the profession. Our goals are:

• To attract physiotherapists who are proud to be members of the OPA, are committed to sharing the vision and are willing to invest in the Association through membership and participation in OPA activities;
• To be recognized as the voice and authority for the physiotherapy profession in Ontario;
• To have the public, decision makers and health professionals recognize that physiotherapy is provided solely by physiotherapists;
• To provide members with timely, relevant products and services to support and enhance the role of the physiotherapist;
• To maintain financial stability, seek opportunities to maximize non-dues revenue and to take strategic risks;
• To ensure a strong, efficient and effective governance and supportive administrative team.

The five main strategic areas of focus by OPA in its service to members are:

• Standards and Practice
• Professional Development
• Advocacy and External Relations
• Member Services
• Governance and Administration