Job prospects Registered Physiotherapist in the Montérégie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Physiotherapists in the Montérégie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Physiotherapists (NOC 31202) in the Montérégie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The demand for physiotherapy is driven primarily by population growth and aging. The importance given to the health and rehabilitation of people with functional limitations is also driving the demand.

In an effort to improve access to primary care and support medical teams, physiotherapists are increasingly integrated into family medicine groups and emergency departments. Since 2020, physiotherapists have also had scope of practice changes, which allow them to order an X-ray in certain situations or mobility aids, such as wheelchairs or crutches. This eliminates the need for clients to consult a physician. Therefore, strengthening their role also supports new job creation.

In Quebec, a Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree and membership in the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) are required to practice this profession.

Here are some key facts about Physiotherapists in the Montérégie region:

• Approximately 1,050 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Physiotherapists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology