Advocacy at OPA’s Fall Hospital Advisory Committee 

Quarterly Meeting 

OPA’s four clinical advisory committees meet quarterly, and in their recent October meetings, engaged in discussions around several advocacy items.

The Hospital Advisory Committee met on October 7, 2025, and focused its advocacy discussions on addressing: 

• Opportunities for engagement and networking with hospital physiotherapists across Ontario 

• Advocating for the inclusion of laboratory testing in scope of practice changes 

• Critical recruitment and retention challenges for physiotherapists and PTAs in hospitals 

• Emphasizing the need for formal strategies, mentorship programs, and equitable incentives comparable to other health professions. 

Join the Hospital Advisory Committee 

The Hospital Advisory Committee is made up of volunteer members who advise OPA staff and the Board of Directors on issues affecting physiotherapy practice in hospitals and rehabilitation centres across Ontario. 

This committee ensures that the interests and concerns of physiotherapists in these settings are heard and considered in policy decisions. 

Interested in joining? We welcome new volunteer members who want to help shape the future of hospital and rehabilitation physiotherapy in Ontario. Contact us at physiomail@opa.on.ca.