{"id":187,"date":"2024-11-19T17:50:11","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T22:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-coto.pantheonsite.io\/?page_id=187"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:40:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T15:40:55","slug":"hiring-an-occupational-therapist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/employers\/hiring-an-occupational-therapist\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring an Occupational Therapist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(113deg,rgb(0,114,188) 6%,rgb(160,94,181) 90%);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxxx-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxxx-large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-fade-in-right has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5b3d42a2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-35595ac44c32315e05961bee59de7901\">Hiring an occupational therapist<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-41023d0679f65ee9dfded7c959dcf199\">When it comes to hiring an occupational therapist, there are some important considerations. <br><br>Read on for information about verifying registration, understanding requirements, hiring new graduates, occupational therapists returning to practice, provisional occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull sticky-offset-header links-decoration-off has-black-color has-teal-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f1acb50c3282bb976b86729467a61226 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e1dd26f0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-container-1 is-position-sticky\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group no-vertical-gap sticky-offset-items has-fade-in-up is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b4ffac93 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"links-decoration-off has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f7bbd0834a7173aa954a208e1781f828\" style=\"text-decoration:none\"><strong><a href=\"#registration\">Registration<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#requirements\">Requirements<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#new-grads\"><strong>New Graduates<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#return-to-practice\">Return to Practice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#provisional-practice\">Provisional Practice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#outside-ontario\">Outside Ontario<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#ot-assistants\">OT Assistants<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#resources\">Resources<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"registration\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-fade-in-right\"><strong>Ensuring <mark style=\"background-color:#81bc41\" class=\"has-inline-color\">safe, quality practice<\/mark> through registration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-49794e8d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2328\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-scaled.jpg 2328w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-640x704.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-1280x1408.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-768x845.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-1397x1536.jpg 1397w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-1862x2048.jpg 1862w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2328px) 100vw, 2328px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-fade-in-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<p>Be sure to confirm your prospective employee\u2019s registration with the College on the <a href=\"https:\/\/otportal.coto.org\/Public-Register-Search-Custom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of Registered Occupational Therapists<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the register, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>verify registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>view registration history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>review any disciplinary actions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Every individual who uses the title occupational therapist must meet registration criteria set by the College before using the title. It\u2019s illegal in Ontario for someone to use the title &#8220;occupational therapist&#8221;, the initials \u201cOT\u201d or any variation if they are not registered with the College.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All registered occupational therapists in Ontario may use the designation OT Reg. (Ont.). College registration criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/registrants\/use-of-title\/\">Understand Use of Title<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"requirements\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-fade-in-right has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-04d632e2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding <mark style=\"background-color:#81bc41\" class=\"has-inline-color\">occupational therapy requirements<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The requirements for becoming an occupational therapist in Ontario are:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-toggle align wp-block-umbrellas-content-toggle\">\n    <div class=\"content-toggle-wrap\">\n                                <div class=\"content-nav\" role=\"tablist\">\n                                                                            <button role=\"tab\" class=\"content-nav-item has-fade-in-left\" aria-controls=\"content-item-1-education\" aria-selected=\"true\">\n                        1. Education                    <\/button>\n                                                                            <button role=\"tab\" class=\"content-nav-item has-fade-in-left\" aria-controls=\"content-item-2-clinical-practicum\" aria-selected=\"false\">\n                        2. Clinical Practicum                    <\/button>\n                                                                            <button role=\"tab\" class=\"content-nav-item has-fade-in-left\" aria-controls=\"content-item-3-currency\" aria-selected=\"false\">\n                        3. Currency                    <\/button>\n                                                                            <button role=\"tab\" class=\"content-nav-item has-fade-in-left\" aria-controls=\"content-item-4-examination\" aria-selected=\"false\">\n                        4. Examination                    <\/button>\n                                                                            <button role=\"tab\" class=\"content-nav-item has-fade-in-left\" aria-controls=\"content-item-5-professional-liability-insurance\" aria-selected=\"false\">\n                        5. Professional Liability Insurance                    <\/button>\n                                                                            <button role=\"tab\" class=\"content-nav-item has-fade-in-left\" aria-controls=\"content-item-6-suitability-to-practise\" aria-selected=\"false\">\n                        6. Suitability to Practise                    <\/button>\n                                                                            <button role=\"tab\" class=\"content-nav-item has-fade-in-left\" aria-controls=\"content-item-7-language-fluency\" aria-selected=\"false\">\n                        7. Language Fluency                    <\/button>\n                                                                            <button role=\"tab\" class=\"content-nav-item has-fade-in-left\" aria-controls=\"content-item-8-work-eligibility\" aria-selected=\"false\">\n                        8. Work Eligibility                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"content-main\">\n\t\t\t\t                                    \t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"content-main-item\" id=\"content-item-1-education\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n                        <div class=\"content-main-item-inner has-fade-in-right\">\n                                                            <div class=\"content-main-content content-main-col \">\n                                    <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Bachelor of Science degree or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy obtained in Canada or an academic qualification considered equivalent by the College&#8217;s Registration Committee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If educated outside Canada, education is reviewed by the Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations (ACOTRO). ACOTRO ensures the education is substantially equivalent to the content of an Ontario occupational therapy program.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-main-image content-main-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ots-640x427.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ots-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ots-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ots-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ots-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ots-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                                    \t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"content-main-item\" id=\"content-item-2-clinical-practicum\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <div class=\"content-main-item-inner has-fade-in-right\">\n                                                            <div class=\"content-main-content content-main-col \">\n                                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful completion of 1000 hours of fieldwork or clinical practicum as part of the education program.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-main-image content-main-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fieldwork-640x426.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fieldwork-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fieldwork-1280x852.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fieldwork-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fieldwork-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fieldwork-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                                    \t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"content-main-item\" id=\"content-item-3-currency\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <div class=\"content-main-item-inner has-fade-in-right\">\n                                                            <div class=\"content-main-content content-main-col \">\n                                    <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduation from an approved occupational therapy program within the past 18 months, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">600 hours of occupational therapy practice within the past 3 years, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful completion of a College-approved Refresher Program within the last 18 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-main-image content-main-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-2-640x427.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-2-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-2-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                                    \t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"content-main-item\" id=\"content-item-4-examination\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <div class=\"content-main-item-inner has-fade-in-right\">\n                                                            <div class=\"content-main-content content-main-col \">\n                                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful completion of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists&#8217; National Occupational Therapy Certification Examination (NOTCE).<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-main-image content-main-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/respond-640x427.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/respond-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/respond-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/respond-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/respond-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/respond-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                                    \t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"content-main-item\" id=\"content-item-5-professional-liability-insurance\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <div class=\"content-main-item-inner has-fade-in-right\">\n                                                            <div class=\"content-main-content content-main-col \">\n                                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional liability insurance with a sexual abuse therapy and counseling fund endorsement is mandatory for registration with the College. The requirements for professional liability insurance are set out in Part 19 of the College bylaws. <\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-main-image content-main-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-3-640x426.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-3-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-3-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                                    \t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"content-main-item\" id=\"content-item-6-suitability-to-practise\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <div class=\"content-main-item-inner has-fade-in-right\">\n                                                            <div class=\"content-main-content content-main-col \">\n                                    <p>The College must be satisfied that you will practice occupational therapy safely and ethically. This requirement includes submission of a current Vulnerable Sector (VS) Check.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-main-image content-main-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"573\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Consent.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Two occupational therapists looking at an ipad\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                                    \t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"content-main-item\" id=\"content-item-7-language-fluency\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <div class=\"content-main-item-inner has-fade-in-right\">\n                                                            <div class=\"content-main-content content-main-col \">\n                                    <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be able to speak and write either English or French with reasonable fluency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals whose first language is not English or French, or whose occupational therapy education was not in English or French, must provide evidence of fluency.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-main-image content-main-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-4-640x427.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-4-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-4-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-4-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                                    \t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"content-main-item\" id=\"content-item-8-work-eligibility\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <div class=\"content-main-item-inner has-fade-in-right\">\n                                                            <div class=\"content-main-content content-main-col \">\n                                    <p>Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada or be authorized under the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, 2001 to engage in work as an occupational therapist.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-main-image content-main-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-5-640x427.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-5-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-5-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hiring-ot-5-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                            <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e45843a0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"new-grads\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-fade-in-right has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Hiring <mark style=\"background-color:#81bc41\" class=\"has-inline-color\">new graduates<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re hiring a new occupational therapy graduate, you\u2019ll need to make sure they are eligible to work for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Confirm Registration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All occupational therapists who are registered to work in Ontario are listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/otportal.coto.org\/Public-Register-Search-Custom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of Registered Occupational Therapists<\/a>. Use the register to confirm the registration status of a prospective employee. As an employer, you have a duty to ensure employees are registered. If someone is working as an occupational therapist without being registered with the College, they\u2019re engaged in unauthorized practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Concerns &amp; Limitations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At this time, you can also check for any information regarding concerns, restrictions or limitations on an occupational therapist\u2019s practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e45843a0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"return-to-practice\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-fade-in-right has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Hiring occupational therapists who are <mark style=\"background-color:#81bc41\" class=\"has-inline-color\">returning to practice<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re hiring an occupational therapist who is returning to practice with a temporary certificate, you will still need to ensure they\u2019re publicly registered to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Verify Registration Status&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When an occupational therapist is returning from a leave, verify their status on the <a href=\"https:\/\/otportal.coto.org\/Public-Register-Search-Custom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of Registered Occupational Therapists<\/a>. Many occupational therapists resign their College registration when they take a leave from employment. Until they register again, they\u2019re not legally permitted to practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Supervision<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many individuals returning from a leave are required to complete a learning plan and\/or a period of practice supervised by a registered occupational therapist to refresh their knowledge, skills and abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/resource-topic\/supervision\/\">Learn More About Supervision<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e45843a0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"provisional-practice\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-fade-in-right has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Hiring <mark style=\"background-color:#81bc41\" class=\"has-inline-color\">provisional practice<\/mark> occupational therapists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Confirm Registration <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Provisional registration is a class of registration that may be issued to applicants who are waiting to write the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notce-enae.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Occupational Therapy Certification Examination (NOTCE)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Supervision<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Provisional occupational therapists may practice the full scope of occupational therapy under the supervision of a general occupational therapist who has been approved by the College.&nbsp; This will be listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/otportal.coto.org\/Public-Register-Search-Custom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of Registered Occupational Therapists profile<\/a> of all provisional occupational therapists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e45843a0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"outside-ontario\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-fade-in-right has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Hiring occupational therapists from <mark style=\"background-color:#81bc41\" class=\"has-inline-color\">outside Ontario<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/employers\/hiring-an-occupational-therapist\/as-of-right-legislation\/\">&#8220;As of Right&#8221; Legislation Information for Employers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Labour Mobility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There is a Labour Mobility Management Agreement (LMSA) in place, which is an agreement of the Association of Occupational Therapy Regulators (ACOTRO) enabling easy mobility of occupational therapists between provinces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occupational therapists registered in other Canadian provinces can apply for registration in Ontario. They must meet all COTO requirements, complete the application process, and arrange for completion of a Labour Mobility Application Form&nbsp;and&nbsp;Regulatory History Form&nbsp;by their regulatory body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An applicant from another province may not begin working* in Ontario as an OT until they are registered with COTO and have received written confirmation and a registration number. *Working as an OT includes participating in orientation or training at the workplace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Confirm Registration<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All occupational therapists who are registered to work in Ontario are listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/otportal.coto.org\/Public-Register-Search-Custom\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/otportal.coto.org\/Public-Register-Search-Custom\/\">List of Registered of Occupational Therapists<\/a>. 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