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NOC 31202 · TEER 1
Physiotherapist and Express Entry: NOC 31202 (TEER 1)
31202
NOC 2021 code
1
TEER
$46.15
Median hourly wage, Canada (Job Bank)
1
2026 EE categories
Physiotherapists assess patients and design treatment programs to restore movement, reduce pain and prevent physical problems. They work in hospitals, clinics, sports settings, rehabilitation centres or private practice.
Express Entry fit
FSWPossible
TEER 0–3 work counts toward FSW.
CECPossible
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for CEC.
FSTNo
Not in an FST trade group.
Category-based rounds this occupation is listed for
| Category | Latest round | CRS | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare and social services occupations | #441 · Sep 4, 2026 | 475 | 3,500 |
What the work involves
Main duties
- Assess physical ability and make a physiotherapy diagnosis
- Set treatment goals with patients
- Carry out treatments such as therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, massage and electrotherapy
- Review how well treatment works and adjust it
- Advise on home exercise and strategies
- Keep records and coordinate with referring doctors and other providers
Example job titles
- Physical therapist
- Physiotherapist
- Registered physiotherapist
- Research physiotherapist
- Physical therapy clinical coordinator
- Physiotherapy clinical coordinator
Employment requirements
- Master's degree in physiotherapy plus supervised practical training
- Licence or registration with a regulator in every province and territory
- Passing the physiotherapist competency exam is required everywhere
Licence or registration with a regulatory body and a competency exam are required in all provinces and territories (per NOC profile).
Provincial streams that target this occupation
- Alberta · Dedicated Health Care PathwayRegistered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physiotherapists and psychologists are among the nine health professions it accepts. Requires an Alberta job offer. ↗ alberta.ca
- British Columbia · BC PNP Health Authority streamOpen to full-time permanent offers from a BC health authority in health occupations whose NOC starts with 3. ↗ welcomebc.ca
Official sources
- noc.esdc.gc.caNOC 2021 profile 31202Checked 2026-10-01
- jobbank.gc.caJob Bank wages (Canada)Checked 2026-10-01
- jobbank.gc.caJob Bank job prospectsChecked 2026-10-01
- canada.caIRCC: Federal Skilled Trades eligibilityChecked 2026-10-01