Where to find occupational therapists

To find an occupational therapist closest to you,
use our OT Finder.

Occupational therapists work in a number of settings; for example

In the community: Home care, specialized services, health boards, community health centres, clinics, community action groups, workers compensation boards, and government.

In institutions: Acute care hospitals, long term care hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centres, nursing homes and mental health centres.

In business/insurance companies, construction/architectural firms.

In private industry, rehabilitation companies, and private practice.

Finding an Occupational Therapist

Individuals seeking access to occupational therapy services are advised to consider the following:

• Use the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists “OT Finder” database to search for on occupational therapists in your region.
• Contact local hospitals or health care centers to access to outpatient or community based services covered under the provincial health insurance plan
• Consult family physicians or other health care professionals for referral information to occupational therapists in your community
• Consult the Yellow Pages for listing of occupational therapists in the community
• Search the Internet for occupational therapists serving your community
• Request occupational therapy services from your insurance company
• Contact the occupational therapy organizations in your province. See www.caot.ca for a listing of occupational therapy associations in Canada