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Occupational Therapist in BC — Occupational Therapy Services
What does an occupational therapist do?
An occupational therapist (OT) helps people of all ages regain independence in the everyday activities that matter most — self-care, work, school, and play — after an injury, illness, disability, or developmental delay. At Swift Health, registered occupational therapists assess how your daily function is affected, then build a practical, client-centred plan delivered in-clinic or in your community across BC.
Occupational therapists (OTs) help people of all ages do the everyday activities that matter to them — at home, at work, and in the community. Using client-centred strategies, an OT assesses how an injury, illness, disability, or developmental difference affects daily function, then builds a practical plan to restore independence. Swift Health serves adults, seniors, and children across the Lower Mainland, in-clinic or in your community, with ICBC and WorkSafeBC direct billing.
Occupational therapy services we offer
Return to work & case management
- Work site & ergonomic assessment
- Gradual return to work
- Pain management program & education
- Case management
- Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP)
- Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs)
Hospital discharge & home health
- Housekeeping & home maintenance retraining
- Personal care & home care support
- Assistive devices training
- Mobility device training
- Community reintegration
Ergonomics
- On-site or virtual workstation assessment
- Tailored ergonomic recommendations
- One-to-one or group education
- Injury prevention for teams
WorkSafeBC occupational therapy programs
As a WorkSafeBC provider, our occupational therapists support injured workers through several contracted programs — delivered in the home, community, and workplace, with direct billing:
Early Concussion Assessment and Treatment (ECAT)
Early assessment, education, and focused rehabilitation for workers with a suspected or confirmed work-related concussion. Working alongside physiotherapy, our occupational therapists provide cognitive rehabilitation and return-to-work support to help you recover safely and return to work.
Return to Work Support Services (RTWSS)
Workplace-based support to help you return to your pre-injury duties, including worksite visits, ergonomic assessments, and recommendations for equipment adaptations, task modifications, and customized return-to-work plans.
WorkSafeBC Community OT Program
Home- and community-based occupational therapy that helps injured workers rebuild the skills needed for daily living and work. Our occupational therapists support three streams:
- Brain Injury — helping workers regain and maintain independence in self-care, productivity, and leisure after a brain injury, with support extended into the home and community.
- Physical Injury — restoring function and independence following a physical work-related injury, at home, in the community, and on the job.
- Mental Health — supporting recovery and a return to meaningful activity and work for workers managing a work-related mental-health condition.
Related occupational therapy services
- Pediatric occupational therapy (OT for kids)
- OT for seniors & aging in place
- Home modification assessments
- ICBC treatment & active rehab
- Physiotherapy
Why choose Swift Health for occupational therapy
- Direct billing to ICBC and WorkSafeBC — no upfront payment for covered treatment
- No referral needed to book a private OT assessment
- We come to you — in-clinic, at home, at work, at school, or by tele-health across the Lower Mainland
- Registered occupational therapists with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia
- Experienced across ages & needs — injury recovery, seniors, pediatrics, mental health and more
Occupational therapy FAQ
What exactly does an occupational therapist do?
By providing client-centred strategies, occupational therapists optimize health and well-being so people can engage more fully in the activities that matter to them — improving seniors’ quality of life, supporting children with developmental delays, helping people recover after a motor vehicle accident, and completing workplace ergonomic reviews.
What are the duties and responsibilities of an occupational therapist?
An OT reviews a client’s medical history and assesses their condition and needs, evaluates their ability to complete specific tasks, confers with physicians, families, nurses, and other therapists, and develops and carries out an individualized treatment plan.
What is the difference between occupational therapy and physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy focuses on physical movement and function — strength, mobility, and pain. Occupational therapy focuses on the real-life activities those issues affect and on restoring independence at home, work, and in the community. The two often work together.
Do I need a referral for occupational therapy?
No. You can book a private occupational therapy assessment without a doctor’s referral, and Swift Health direct bills ICBC and WorkSafeBC.
What our clients say
Cherry has been of wonderful support during my recovery. She’s very compatible and has provided great knowledge and direction.
She is a very diligent, kind and dedicated. I would not have any other OT apart from Cherry!
She is so easy to talk to, genuine, caring and very proactive with getting everything done.
Who we help
Swift Health occupational therapists work with adults recovering from injury, seniors aging in place, people injured in motor vehicle or workplace accidents, and children with developmental needs — in-clinic, at home, at work, or by tele-health across the Lower Mainland.
Reviewed by Swift Health’s registered occupational therapists. Last updated July 17, 2026.
Book occupational therapy with Swift Health
No referral needed to book a private OT assessment, and we direct bill ICBC and WorkSafeBC.
Find an occupational therapist near you
Swift Health occupational therapists serve communities across the Lower Mainland and beyond. Choose your area to book locally:
- Occupational therapist in Surrey
- Occupational therapist in Langley
- Occupational therapist in Vancouver
- Occupational therapist in Burnaby
- Occupational therapist in North Vancouver
- Occupational therapist in Maple Ridge
- Occupational therapist in Richmond
- Occupational therapist in Abbotsford
- Occupational therapist in Chilliwack
- Occupational therapist in Port Moody
- Occupational therapist on Vancouver Island
Related: Ergonomic assessments in Vancouver & across BC — on-site workplace and home-office evaluations by our registered occupational therapists.
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