On May 7, 2026 OPA presented an engaging discussion about AI in physiotherapy in Ontario with professional and regulatory leaders. Watch the recording.
Speakers
Charlotte Anderson, OPA President-Elect, will provide an overview of the current digital landscape in Ontario and implications for the profession.
Craig Roxborough, Registrar & CEO of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and Mary-Catherine Fraser Saxena, Practice Advisor, will provide the regulatory perspective and discuss College resources available to you.
Anna Marie Sneath, Senior Director, Clinical Impact and Performance, at the Arthritis Society, will share valuable insights from the Arthritis Society’s experience in implementing AI tools.
This report offers a snapshot of physiotherapist compensation in the research and academia sector.
The data presented is designed to give physiotherapists clear, relevant insights into the current landscape to support informed compensation discussions and planning.
Members: Login to access the Research and Academia Compensation Report.
This report offers a snapshot of physiotherapist compensation in the long-term care sector.
The data presented is designed to give physiotherapists clear, relevant insights into the current landscape to support informed compensation discussions and planning.
Members: Login to access the Long-Term Care Compensation Report.
This report offers a snapshot of physiotherapist compensation in the primary care sector.
The data presented is designed to give physiotherapists clear, relevant insights into the current landscape to support informed compensation discussions and planning.
Members: Login to access the Primary Care Compensation Report.
This report offers a snapshot of physiotherapist compensation in the home care sector.
The data presented is designed to give physiotherapists clear, relevant insights into the current landscape to support informed compensation discussions and planning.
Members: Login to access the Home Care Sector Compensation Report.
This report offers a snapshot of physiotherapist compensation in the hospital sector.
The data presented is designed to give physiotherapists clear, relevant insights into the current landscape to support informed compensation discussions and planning.
Members: Login to access the Hospital Compensation Report.
This report offers a snapshot of physiotherapist compensation in the private practice sector.
The data presented is designed to give physiotherapists clear, relevant insights into the current landscape to support informed compensation discussions and planning.
Members: Login to access the Private Practice Compensation Report.
OPA regularly publishes compensation reports based on data collected from physiotherapists practicing in Ontario. The purpose is to support evidence-informed discussions about compensation, reimbursement, and workforce sustainability across the health system.
Methodology
The 2026 Compensation Reports are based on survey data collected directly by OPA between January 5 and January 31, 2026.
To ensure representation of data across various settings, 6 sector specific surveys were utilized: Private Practice, Hospital, Home Care, Long Term Care, Primary Care and Research/Academia.
A total of 1,258 physiotherapists participated, representing:
Approximately 22% of OPA membership
Approximately 10% of all physiotherapists in Ontario
What’s New in 2026
The 2026 reports build on previous work and focus on key areas of interest to the profession:
Updated hourly rates and annual salaries across sectors
Perceived fairness of compensation within each sector
Estimated increases needed for compensation to be considered adequate
For private practice and home care, the reports also differentiate between compensation received by physiotherapists and the fees set by their clinics/organizations. Rates for 20, 30, 45, and 60-minute appointments were collected for these two sectors.
Using the Reports
These reports are intended to:
Provide insight into current compensation trends
Support discussions with employers, funders, and insurers
Inform OPA advocacy efforts related market-rate compensation
The reports are not intended to prescribe or set compensation levels. Individual compensation will vary based on role, experience, setting, and local market conditions.
Members: Login to access the Compensation Reports.
The 2026 Ontario Physiotherapy Market Fee Report is based on survey data collected between January 5 and January 31, 2026. This report includes time-based fees based on our initial 2024 data, and several new data points including visit-based fees. The report does not recommend or set fees for physiotherapy services. Instead, it provides data and analysis on compensation and reimbursement across different practice settings in Ontario.
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.
How OPA Uses the Physiotherapy Market Fee Report
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:
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) services
Motor vehicle accident (MVA) insurance programs
Bundled Care Fundning
The Community Physiotherapy Clinic Program (CPC)
Private insurance reimbursement programs
The insights from the report support OPA’s ongoing advocacy to ensure that reimbursement models better reflect:
The cost of delivering physiotherapy care
The value of physiotherapy services within the health system
The evolving role of physiotherapists in Ontario
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.
This guide is designed to simplify the complexity of motor vehicle accident (MVA) care and billing in Ontario. Whether you’re new to the system or looking to streamline your workflow, this resource provides practical, clinic-ready guidance for navigating SABS, HCAI, and OCF processes.
As part of OPA’s commitment to supporting physiotherapists in the auto sector, members also have access to MVA/HCAI consulting support for case-specific questions, billing challenges, and workflow optimization.
As an OPA member, you have access to:
Individualized one-on-one consulting support. Members can send questions about case-specific billing questions, OCF form guidance (OCF-18, OCF-23, etc.), denied or delayed payment troubleshooting, or workflow optimization for clinics. Login to access this support.
Simplified MVA/HCAI resources (like this guide)
Up-to-date regulatory and billing changes
Practical coding and documentation guidance
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