The report is a resource that supports fair, transparent, and equitable compensation for physiotherapists across the province. By presenting current information on compensation and market trends, it helps inform conversations between the profession and key health system partners.
OPA will use the findings of the report to support discussions with stakeholders including funders, policymakers, and private insurers. The report provides evidence to support market-rate reimbursement for physiotherapy services across publicly funded and regulated programs, including:
The insights from the report support OPA’s ongoing advocacy to ensure that reimbursement models better reflect:
OPA will continue to update compensation and fee reporting on a regular basis to reflect changes in market trends, cost of living, and developments across Ontario’s healthcare system.
The report showcases market trends across the profession and supports fair, transparent, and evidence-informed discussions with funders, policymakers, insurers, and other stakeholders on reimbursement levels.
No, the report does not recommend, set, or endorse specific fees. Physiotherapists are responsible for determining their own fees based on expertise, practice model, operating costs, and local market conditions.
There are two types of fees highlighted in the report: time-based fees and per-visit fees. The time-based fees are based on 2024 data collected in a survey of physiotherapists across Ontario, and the per-visit fees are based on data collected in 2026.
Yes. The report reflects commonly reported rates but is not exclusive or binding.
Physiotherapists can use the report as a reference to understand compensation trends and market conditions in Ontario. It may also support conversations between physiotherapists and employers, as well as with and funders, insurers, and other partners about reimbursement and coverage rages. Physiotherapists who are hiring staff may also use this document to understand market rates in Ontario.
Questions related to the fee guideline or the FAQs can be directed to Aleksandra Nikolovski, PT, Project Manager, Practice and Policy at anikolovski@opa.on.ca. Note: This is a living document, and the FAQs will be updated on an ongoing basis.
Ontario Physiotherapy Association. Ontario Physiotherapy Compensation and Fee Report: 2026. Ontario Physiotherapy Association, April 9, 2026. https://www.opa.on.ca/resource/ontario-physiotherapy-market-fee-report/

