Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment

About this job

This group includes specialized therapists not elsewhere classified who use techniques such as art, athletic, dance, music or recreational therapy or remedial gymnastics to aid in the treatment of mental and physical disabilities.

People in this occupation:

work in establishments such as hospitals, rehabilitation centres, clinics, recreational centres, nursing homes, educational institutions, prisons and day-care facilities
may work in private practice

Common job titles

biokineticist
CAT (certified athletic therapist)
DTR (registered dance therapist)

gymnast, remedial / teacher
human kineticist
kinanthropologist
kinesiologist / certified kinesiologist

supervisor, therapists (art, dance, etc.)
therapist, athletic
therapist, exercise

therapist, recreational
therapist, remedial
trainer, athletic - therapy

biokineticist
CAT (certified athletic therapist)
DTR (registered dance therapist)
gymnast, remedial / teacher
human kineticist
kinanthropologist

kinesiologist / certified kinesiologist
supervisor, therapists (art, dance, etc.)
therapist, athletic
therapist, exercise
therapist, recreational
therapist, remedial
trainer, athletic - therapy

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$52,203

Source: 2020 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2020 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))

Provincial hourly rate

High
Median
Low

Source: 2020 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2019-2029)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

2019 - 2024
2024 - 2029

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 700

2019
2024
2029

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

New jobs due to economic growth:
62.9%
440 openings

Replacement of retiring workers:
37.1%
260 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Cariboo

Employment in 2019:

30

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

2.2%

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

10

Kootenay

Employment in 2019:

80

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

1.2%

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

20

Mainland / Southwest

Employment in 2019:

1,460

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

2.0%

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

490

North Coast & Nechako

Employment in 2019:

40

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

2.1%

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

10

Northeast

Employment in 2019:

N/A

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

N/A

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

N/A

Thompson-Okanagan

Employment in 2019:

200

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

1.5%

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

60

Vancouver Island / Coast

Employment in 2019:

300

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

1.6%

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

100

N/A - Data not available

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Duties

Therapists and other professionals in this group perform some or all of the following duties:

assess patients and review reports from physicians, psychiatrists, counsellors, teachers and others to decide patients' present and future functioning level
prepare individual and group treatment plans either independently or through a mixed team approach
Design specialized therapy programs to maintain, rehabilitate or enhance movement, musculoskeletal functioning and performance in sports, work and recreation
set up a treatment plan by carrying out specialized therapy sessions using techniques such as art, athletic, dance, drama, music or recreational therapy or remedial gymnastics
watch and analyze patients during treatment sessions
record findings, write progress reports and consult with other health-care professionals to evaluate treatment plan
May provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment
may conduct research in their specialty

Work environment

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

Work generally takes place in a conventional indoor environment.

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

1,800 workers are employed

39% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by gender

Men

Women

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by age group

15 - 24 years

25 - 44 years

45 - 64 years

65+ years

Source: 2016 Census

Labour force by industry

Health Care and Social Assistance:

80%

Information, Culture and Recreation:

8%

Educational Services:

5%

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services:

2%

Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services:

2%

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Source: 2016 Census

Employment by region

% employment of this occupation

% employment of all occupations

Cariboo

Kootenay

Mainland / Southwest

North Coast & Nechako

Northeast

Thompson-Okanagan

Vancouver Island / Coast

Source: 2016 Census

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

Kinesiologists usually require a master's degree in kinesiology or human kinetics.
Certification for kinesiologists is available through the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance.
Sport therapists require a bachelor's degree in sport therapy, or a degree in health sciences with a specialization in sports injury management.
Art therapists require a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in art therapy.
Music therapists require a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in music therapy.
Dance therapists require a bachelor's degree in psychology, and usually require a master's degree in art, drama or movement therapy.
Recreational therapists usually require a bachelor's degree in recreation with a specialization in therapeutic recreation.
Supervised practical training is usually required for occupations in this unit group.
Creative or technical ability in the field of specialization is usually required.
Certification or membership with the appropriate national professional association or provincial counterpart may be required.

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

Kinesiology/Physical Education/Sport
Music Related

Rehabilitation/Therapeutic Services
Sports and Fitness Administration/Management

For more information about programs offered specifically for this career, visit EducationPlannerBC.

Work-related skills

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Career paths and resources

Career paths

There is no movement between the different occupations in this group.

Additional resources

Additional resources are not currently available for this career.

Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 3144)

About this job

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

Provincial hourly rate

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2019-2029)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

Job openings

Composition of job openings

Regional outlook

Duties

Work environment

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

Employment by gender

Employment by age group

Labour force by industry

Employment by region

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

Education programs in B.C.

Career paths and resources

Skills of the future

Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 3144)

About this job

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

Provincial hourly rate

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2019-2029)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

Job openings

Composition of job openings

Regional outlook

Duties

Work environment

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

Employment by gender

Employment by age group

Labour force by industry

Employment by region

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

Education programs in B.C.

Work-related skills

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