Physiotherapists

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Good for physiotherapists (NOC 31202) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 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.Here are some key facts about physiotherapists in Saskatchewan: Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation. Physiotherapists mainly work in the following sectors: Hospitals (NAICS 622): 53%Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 43% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 85% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations60% of physiotherapists work all year, while 40% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.10% of physiotherapists are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 27% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 73% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 57% compared to 7% for all occupations

Prince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Good for physiotherapists (NOC 31202) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 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.Here are some key facts about physiotherapists in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Physiotherapists mainly work in the following sectors: Hospitals (NAICS 622): 53%Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 37%Social assistance (NAICS 624): 10% 61% of physiotherapists work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.23% of physiotherapists are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 28% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 72% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 74% compared to 8% for all occupations

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for physiotherapists (NOC 31202) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.Opportunities should continue to arise due to the needs of an aging population and a focus on health, rehabilitation, and wellness in general. While most openings are in Halifax, there is typically less competition for rural positions. New graduates often work part-time positions in various specialties to increase their experience, and benefit from developing \"soft skills\" through interacting with patients. A large percentage of physiotherapists are employed by private health and wellness clinics, though the province-wide authority provides those within the hospital system a wide variety of specialized opportunities.Here are some key facts about physiotherapists in Nova Scotia: Approximately 1,000 people work in this occupation. Physiotherapists mainly work in the following sectors: Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 50%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 44% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 86% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 14% compared to 18% for all occupations68% of physiotherapists work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.21% of physiotherapists are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 32% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 68% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 62% compared to 10% for all occupations