Member Benefits

Professional Development & Networking

  • Member discounts on workshops, webinars and our annual provincial conference. See upcoming events .
  • Practice advice and support
  • Professional Development Events/Courses listing
  • York University's Health Leadership & Learning Network - Find out more!
  • OSOT members' Find-A-Colleague online tool - an easy way to find OSOT colleagues with whom to network
  • OSOT Mentorship Program and Find-a-Mentor online tool
  • Access to provincial interest group networks.
  • Refresher/re-entry education resources.
  • Linkages with other OT associations.
  • OSOT committee involvement - contribute and benefit at the same time!
Find an OT Directory

  • Includes self-employ OTs who have indicated on their member profile that they accept private referrals and wish to be listed in our public referral directory.
  • No charge to OSOT self-employed members.
  • Public can search by geographical distance from their location as well as using other criteria.
  • OTs name and business contact information displayed in the search results.
  • Use the search tool
Professional Liability (Malpractice) Insurance Plan

See plan details

  • OSOT professional liability insurance is offered through PROLINK.
  • Comprehensive liability, legal expenses, sexual abuse counselling fund coverage.  
  • Policy meets and exceeds requirements of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
  • Virtual Care / Telepractice covered (conditions apply) - Find out more.
  • Cyber and Privacy Liability coverage
  • Covers support personnel and students.
  • No Deductible coverage for legal expenses for regulatory (College) proceedings.
  • Complimentary extension to members who retire or take extended leaves.
    Self-Employed Insurance Options

    • Commercial General Liability Insurance protects you from a wide variety of claims that may arise but are not related to your professional practice including third party bodily injury, property damage and libel/slander.
    • Coverage options available $2 million or $5 million.
    • Office/Business Property Insurance provides coverage for business equipment, office contents and business property.
    • Corporation Coverage for professional liability.
    • For coverage questions or in the event of a legal suit or complaint is brought against you, call Paul Attwood at PROLINK. (Direct Line: 416-644-7714 or Toll Free: 1-800-663-6828) for prompt professional advice regarding the benefits of your plan.
    Insurance Coverage for your Private Practice

    • Private practitioners will want to explore a suite of business insurance options available through OSOT’s insurance broker PROLINK
    Group Home, Auto and Pet Insurance


      
    Group Benefits Plan

    • Group Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Extended Health Insurance, Dental Plan, Critical Illness Insurance and Members Assistance Plan.   
    • Access to large group extended health coverage rates - save 20 - 30%
    • OT Services covered under extended health insurance plan!
    • Programs offered and accessed through PROLINK
    • See our Premier and Gold program details.
    • For information, contact PROLINK at 1-800-663-6828 or email Life@PROLINK.insure
    GoodLife Fitness Corporate Membership Benefits

    • 30% savings on all membership types
    • Waived enrollment fee exclusive to corporate partners (regular fee $99 + HST) 
    • State-of-the-art cardio equipment
    • Free weights and weight machines
    • Showers available
    • World-renowned Group Fitness classes (select membership only) 
    • Professionally trained staff to assist you in achieving your goals
    • 24-hour locations (select Clubs only)
    Legal Advisory Service

    • Unlimited free access to telephone based legal advice on employment law, civil litigation, family law, landlord tenant issues, criminal, real estate law, wills/estate planning.
    • OT Practice related queries included!
    • Lawyer referral service if legal services beyond telephone advice is required -preferred rates- save 25%
    • See program details.
    The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

    The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a tool commonly used to assess cognitive impairment. Occupational Therapists are one of several professions permitted to administer and score the MoCA. As of July 1, 2021, you need to be trained and certified to administer this assessment.

    OSOT is pleased to offer members access to this training at a price of $145 which is roughly a savings 25% off the cost of purchasing it from the MoCA program directly. Non-member OTs also receive a smaller discount purchasing access through OSOT.

    Learn more and purchase access

    BrainFx Cognitive Assessment Tools

    The Society is please to have secured members a 20% discount on selected BrainFx cognitive assessment tools!

    • BrainFx SCREEN (10-15 minutes) - a quick screen of 7 complex functional cognitive skills
    • BrainFx VCA (30-minutes) - a completely virtual/contactless assessment of 25 functional cognitive skills
    • BrainFx 360 (90-minutes) - a comprehensive assessment of 30 functional cognitive skills plus sensory skills, behaviour, physical skills, ADLs, and more

    Learn More

    Real Estate Referral Service
    • Program designed to find an experienced agent to help you buy or sell a home.
    • If you purchase or sell through the assigned agent, you are entitled to receive a cash payment equal to $25 for each $10,000 in real estate value.
    • See program details
    CAA Roadside Assistance
    • Roadside assistance if you need battery boosting, emergency roadside towing, lockout service and more.
    • Save with group rates for first time members.
    • See program details and application form
    Member Services
    • OSOT Office - call toll free (1-877-676-6768) or email
    • Practice resources
    • Group Accident Insurance (WSIB replacement coverage) for re-entry candidates or international graduates completing unpaid practicums
    • Monthly Email updates and professional activities calendar
    • Career opportunities and posting of relevant event opportunities on our Other Events Page.
    OSOT Research Fund
    Advocacy & Public Relations
    • Representation to Government - Health, Education, Social Services, etc.
    • Representation to other health professions.
    • Provincial public relations strategy for profession.
    • Public relations resources. (discount member pricing!)
    • Provincial OT Week initiatives and resources.
    • Career recruitment kit.
    • Advocacy Resource Guide.
    OT Student Services
    • Complimentary student membership.
    • Access to all OSOT programs and services above. (excluding Liability Insurance plans prior to graduation)
    • Student liaisons at each program.
    • Project ideas, placement opportunities and professional resources.