Membership Support Officer

About World Physiotherapy

Founded in 1951, World Physiotherapy (previously known as World Confederation for Physical Therapy) is the sole international voice for physiotherapy, representing more than 600,000 physiotherapists worldwide through its 129 member organisations. World Physiotherapy operates as a non-profit organisation and is registered as a charity in the UK.

World Physiotherapy believes that every individual is entitled to the highest possible standard of culturally appropriate healthcare delivered in an atmosphere of trust and respect for human dignity and underpinned by sound clinical reasoning and scientific evidence. It is committed to furthering the physiotherapy profession and improving global health through:

encouraging high standards of physiotherapy research, education and practice

supporting the exchange of information between World Physiotherapy regions and member organisations

collaborating with national and international organisations

World Physiotherapy operates with a staff team of 16 people. The international nature of the organisation means that much of our work and communication with member organisations is conducted by email and video conference. Staff mostly work off‑site. Staff communicate by email, telephone, and video conference, as well as regular project‑based team calls and face‑to‑face meetings. By necessity, all individuals working with World Physiotherapy must be able to work independently and take the initiative to stay up to date on World Physiotherapy’s activities, seeking further information when/if required.

World Physiotherapy is committed to best practice in equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the membership it represents. Throughout its recruitment process, it seeks to ensure that all applicants are judged on their suitability for the post alone and that there is no unfair bias.

As part of its recruitment policy, World Physiotherapy intends to ensure that no prospective or actual employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, class, disability, age, religious belief or political persuasion, or is disadvantaged by any condition or requirement which is not demonstrably justifiable.

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The World Physiotherapy board has agreed a strategic plan for 2022 and beyond and is currently working on a new strategic plan It focuses on building a thriving and engaged global physiotherapy profession,

Everyone has universal access to quality physiotherapy services where and when needed

To represent physiotherapy across the globe, advancing our profession, and advocating access for all, to improve health and wellbeing

supporting physiotherapists and advocating for people, regardless of location, to have access to physiotherapy services.

Evolving and sustainable:
World Physiotherapy is a mature, financially sustainable organisation, with a tailored member offering that supports and builds the capacity of our member organisations and regions.

Influence and reach:
World Physiotherapy works collaboratively with our member organisations, regions, specialty groups, and other stakeholders to advance the profession, increase access to physiotherapy services, and improve outcomes for consumers.

Knowledge connector:
World Physiotherapy supports effective advocacy and evidence informed best practice by connecting member organisations, regions, specialty groups, and other stakeholders to high quality sources of knowledge, data, and insights.

Connecting:
We bring our community together through our member organisations, regions, specialty groups, and the wider physiotherapy profession.

Belonging:
We recognise and embrace the diversity in our community and our actions create a sense of belonging.

Empowering:
We support our member…