Occupational Therapist Travel Jobs in Canada

Select connects Occupational Therapists with travel contracts across Canada — from urban rehabilitation hospitals to rural and Indigenous community health programs where your client-centred practice makes a lasting difference.

OT Travel Work — What It Looks Like

Occupational Therapists help people do the things that matter to them — and in rural and underserved communities across Canada, the demand for that expertise far outpaces supply. OT travel contracts place you where your client-centred approach has the most direct, visible impact.

Rehabilitation hospitals: Post-acute rehab, stroke recovery, orthopaedic rehab, TBI — urban teaching hospitals and community rehab centres
Mental health: Psychosocial rehabilitation, community reintegration, occupational engagement in psychiatric settings
Community and home care: Home assessments, adaptive equipment, return-to-work programming, aging in place

Indigenous and rural community: Culturally safe practice, community development in underserved settings — high-demand, high-impact. Contact your recruiter for current availability.
Pediatrics: School-based OT, developmental assessment, sensory integration — recruiter can advise on availability

Credentials & Provincial Registration

Occupational Therapist" is a protected title in every Canadian province. Active provincial registration is required in the province where you practice — this is the primary logistics consideration for OT travel work.

CAOT (Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists) certification is the recognized national standard
Provincial registration required: COTBC (BC), COTA (AB), SOTO (SK), MO (MB), COTO (ON), and Atlantic equivalents
Most provinces recognize CAOT certification — interprovincial registration is generally streamlined for candidates already registered in another Canadian province
Minimum 1–2 years post-registration experience preferred
Cultural safety training is strongly preferred for Indigenous community placements
Select recruiter supports interprovincial licensing for destination province registration

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CLXT Credentials — What's Required

CLXT certification requires dual qualification: MLT certification through CSMLS AND X-Ray (RTR) certification through CAMRT

Active registration in both certification bodies is required — single-scope candidates (MLT only or XRT only) do not qualify for CLXT contracts
Provincial registration requirements apply for both the lab and imaging components — Select recruiter supports the interprovincial licensing process
Minimum 1–2 years post-certification experience in both scopes preferred
Skills checklist completed with your Select recruiter to confirm scope coverage and equipment familiarity

Why OTs Choose Select

OTs aren't just looking for good pay — they're drawn to placements where their practice means something. Select places OTs in contracts where both are true.

Contracts across your practice area — rehab, mental health, community health, Indigenous community
Purposeful placements in communities where your impact is direct and visible
Pay every Friday, benefits from Day 1, travel and housing covered
Recruiter who understands OT scope and provincial registration requirements
24/7 support throughout your contract
Founded 1999 — 25+ years placing healthcare professionals across Canada

OTs aren't just looking for good pay — they're drawn to placements where their practice means something. Select places OTs in contracts where both are true.

Contracts across your practice area — rehab, mental health, community health, Indigenous community
Purposeful placements in communities where your impact is direct and visible
Pay every Friday, benefits from Day 1, travel and housing covered
Recruiter who understands OT scope and provincial registration requirements
24/7 support throughout your contract
Founded 1999 — 25+ years placing healthcare professionals across Canada

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Select Benefits — What Every Contract Includes

Why Choose Select Medical?

Select Benefits — What Every Contract Includes

Travel allied health professionals often work without access to benefits. Select's Day 1 extended health coverage changes that — OTs on qualifying contracts are covered from their first day on site.

Extended health benefits active from Day 1 (minimum 8-week contract)
Pay every Friday — 884+ consecutive Fridays and counting
Travel to and from your assignment covered
Accommodation for the duration of your contract
Tax-free per diem included in your compensation package
Licensing and registration reimbursement support
24/7 on-call support hotline throughout your contract

Select Medical Connections is dedicated to helping Allied Health Professionals find the best assignments across Canada. We provide:

Benefits and Comprehensive Insurance: You receive extended benefits and insurance from day 1 of your contract (Minimum contract length: 8 weeks).
Pay Day Friday - That's right - Select Medical has paid every Friday for over 20 years!
Personalized Job Matching – We find contracts that suit your specialty and lifestyle.
Credentialing & Licensing Assistance – Support with licensing and registration requirements.
Competitive Pay & Perks – Earn top wages (including a tax-free per diem), rental cars, and free travel and housing!
24/7 Emergency Hotline - Available for all after-hours needs!

Select Medical Connections is dedicated to helping Allied Health Professionals find the best assignments across Canada. We provide:

Benefits and Comprehensive Insurance: You receive extended benefits and insurance from day 1 of your contract (Minimum contract length: 8 weeks).
Pay Day Friday - That's right - Select Medical has paid every Friday for over 20 years!
Personalized Job Matching – We find contracts that suit your specialty and lifestyle.
Credentialing & Licensing Assistance – Support with licensing and registration requirements.
Competitive Pay & Perks – Earn top wages (including a tax-free per diem), rental cars, and free travel and housing!
24/7 Emergency Hotline - Available for all after-hours needs!

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of OT placements does Select offer?

Select places OTs in rehabilitation hospitals, mental health settings, community and home care, Indigenous and rural community programs, and pediatric settings. Contract availability varies — discuss your practice area and preferred settings with your recruiter.

Do I need to register with the OT college in each province I work in?

Yes. "Occupational Therapist" is a protected title — active provincial registration is required in the province of practice. Most provinces have streamlined interprovincial registration for candidates already registered in Canada. Select's recruiters support this process and advise on timelines.

Are there Indigenous community OT placements available through Select?

Yes, where available. Indigenous community OT placements are high-demand and high-impact. Cultural safety training is strongly preferred for these roles. Contact your Select recruiter to discuss current availability and requirements.

What experience level is required for OT travel contracts?

Minimum 1–2 years post-registration experience is preferred. Specific requirements vary by contract type — complex rehab and acute care roles may require additional experience. Your recruiter will match available contracts to your experience level and practice area.

Does Select place OTs in mental health settings?

Yes. Psychosocial rehabilitation, community reintegration, and psychiatric settings are among the OT placement areas Select covers. Mental health OT contracts are available where demand exists — discuss your mental health experience with your recruiter.

Ready to Take Your OT Practice Where It's Needed Most?

Across Canada, communities are waiting for the kind of client-centred care only an OT can provide. Select places Occupational Therapists in contracts that align your expertise with real need — with full support from application to contract completion.

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