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Specialties that pay more or open doors

• Certified hand therapist (CHT)

  An extra exam after 3 years of practice; hand clinics and surgeons pay for it.

• Driver rehabilitation

  Assessing whether people with injuries or dementia can still drive. Specialized and in short supply.

• Mental health

  Hospitals and community teams; a growing share of the profession.

• Ergonomics and return-to-work

  Insurers, WSIB (Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) and employers pay for this.