Osteopathic physician NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for osteopathic physician.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for osteopathic physician is 31209 (Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating), a TEER 1 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's eligible for Healthcare category draws.
NOC code
31209
TEER 1 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
Healthcare
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 31209 covers
Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating, who are not elsewhere classified, diagnose and treat the diseases and injuries of patients. This unit group includes doctors of podiatric medicine, naturopathic medicine and osteopathic medicine, and also includes chiropodists and podiatrists. They work in private practices, clinics and hospitals.
| Unit group | 31209 — Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
| Broad category | Health occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Doctors of podiatric medicine
- Diagnose diseases, deformities and injuries of the human foot and communicate diagnoses to patients
- Treat patients using braces, casts, shields, orthotic devices, physical therapy, or prescribed medications
- May also perform surgery on the bones of the forefoot and the subcutaneous soft tissues of the foot.
- Chiropodists and diploma or first-degree trained podiatrists
- Diagnose diseases, deformities and injuries of the human foot
To use NOC 31209 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 31209 →
Other job titles under NOC 31209
- Chiropodist
- Doctor of naturopathic medicine
- Doctor of osteopathic medicine
- Foot specialist
- Podiatrist
- Doctor of podiatric medicine (D.P.M.)
- Naturopathic doctor (ND)
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 31209, one of these may fit better:
- Emergency physician — NOC 31100 (Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine, TEER 1)
- Family physician — NOC 31102 (General practitioners and family physicians, TEER 1)
- Physician assistant — NOC 31303 (Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals, TEER 1)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for osteopathic physician?+
In NOC 2021, "osteopathic physician" is an example title in unit group 31209 — Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Health occupations" broad category.
Is osteopathic physician eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 31209 is TEER 1, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does osteopathic physician get extra CRS points?+
NOC 31209 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a osteopathic physician get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 31209 is on IRCC's list for Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3. You generally need have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous.
What if my job title says osteopathic physician but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 31209. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.