Physiotherapists
Occupation · NOC 2021 31202 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 31202
- TEER
- 1
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 208
- Median wage, Canada
- C$46.15 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 4,451
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About this occupation
Physiotherapists assess clients and plan and carry out individually designed treatment programs to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and mobility, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in clients. They are employed in hospitals, clinics, industry, sports organizations, rehabilitation centres and extended care facilities, or may work in private practice.
Example job titles
- physical therapist
- physiotherapist
- registered physiotherapist
- research physiotherapist
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Assess clients' physical abilities using assessment procedures such as functional ability tests and make a physiotherapy diagnosis
- Establish treatment goals with clients based on diagnosis
- Develop and implement physiotherapy treatment plans including therapeutic exercise, manipulations, massage, education, electrotherapy hydrotherapy and other modalities
- Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plans and modify accordingly
- Provide advice on exercise and strategies to implement at home to enhance and or maintain treatment
- Communicate with referring physician and other health care professionals regarding clients' problems, needs and progress
- Maintain clinical and statistical records and confer with other health care professionals
- Develop and implement health promotion programs for clients, staff and the community
- May conduct research in physiotherapy
Employment requirements
- A master's degree in physiotherapy and a period of supervised practical training are required.
- A licence or registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces and territories.
- Completion of a physiotherapist competency examination is required in all provinces and territories.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 40 |
| 2025 | 38 |
| 2026 | 6 |
- IMPACT PHYSICAL THERAPY INC10
- Peace River Physical Therapy Ltd.,8
- Adventure Physiotherapy Ltd7
- P. Bhatt Physiotherapy Professional Corporation7
- LifeMark Health Corp.7
- 1181960 Alberta LTD5
- SHAFEY PHYSIOTHERAPY PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION5
- Engelbrecht Holdings Ltd.4
- godfrey, morris & szucs physiotherapist (blundell) corp4
- Kakakhel Physiotherapist Corp4
- Alta-Sask Wellness Inc.3
- Villa Médica Inc. (Hôpital)3
- Back in Motion Rehab Inc.3
- 9870423 Canada Inc3
- Morris and Szucs Physiotherapist Corp3
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$30.00 | C$46.15 | C$56.21 |
| Alberta | C$34.62 | C$46.00 | C$62.03 |
| British Columbia | C$28.00 | C$50.00 | C$72.12 |
| Manitoba | C$28.33 | C$39.93 | C$57.69 |
| New Brunswick | C$36.00 | C$42.31 | C$49.04 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$38.75 | C$45.67 | C$54.09 |
| Nova Scotia | C$35.00 | C$42.00 | C$60.44 |
| Ontario | C$25.64 | C$46.00 | C$54.00 |
| Quebec | C$31.25 | C$48.08 | C$54.91 |
| Saskatchewan | C$37.60 | C$46.00 | C$53.33 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 4,451
- Vacancies advertised
- 4,901
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$45.00
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