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*At present over 3,000 Physical Therapy jobs advertised on the APTA website.
*At present over 3,000 Physical Therapy jobs advertised on the APTA website.


== Basic grade initial salary ==
== Basic grade initial salary ==


*$60,000 on average ($45,000 or €34,000 after tax)
= Cost =
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| FCCPT registration
| $750
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| Individual state fee’s
| $60-$245
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| APTA registration (optional)
| $295
|-
| NPTE exam (until Jan 1st 2013)
| $350
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| NPTE exam (after Jan 1st 2013)
| $400
|}




*$60,000 on average ($45,000 or €34,000 after tax)


Cost<br>FCCPT registration $750<br>APTA registration (optional) $295<br>Individual state fee’s $60-$245<br>NPTE exam $350 (until Jan 1st 2013)<br> $400(after Jan 1st 2013)
= Useful websites =


Useful websites: <br>http://www.apta.org/<br>http://www.fccpt.org/<br>http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis<br>http://www.ptjobs.com/<br>Information on NPTE’s www.fsbpt.org<br>Requirements of each jurisdiction http://www.visalaw.com/IMG/ptchart.pdf<br>
*<u>http://www.apta.org/</u>
*<u>http://www.fccpt.org/</u>
*<u>http://clep.collegeboard.org/</u><u></u>
*<u>http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis</u>
*<u>http://www.ptjobs.com/</u>
*Information on NPTE’s: &nbsp;<u>www.fsbpt.org</u>
*Requirements of each jurisdiction: &nbsp;<u>http://www.visalaw.com/IMG/ptchart.pdf</u><br>

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Registration Process[edit | edit source]

  • Prior to registration you must complete 30 additional credits.
  • The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) encompasses 53 jurisdictions.
  • Each jurisdiction has an individual vetting process .
  • Apply online via FCCPT (Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy) for a type 1 review (for Irish/British wishing to seek visa)
  • Permission to work in the USA must be sought via the US citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
  • Licence to practice is obtained by sitting the NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam). The exam can be sat in any jurisdiction regardless of where you plan to work.

Requirements[edit | edit source]

  • UCD must release transcripts to the FCCPT
  • Proof of licence to practice from the ISCP.
  • Copy of your degree (English version) signed by notary public (solicitor)
  • Attestation form outlining all information provided by you in correct and a passport photo, also notarized.

Job Opportunities[edit | edit source]

  • At present over 3,000 Physical Therapy jobs advertised on the APTA website.

Basic grade initial salary[edit | edit source]

  • $60,000 on average ($45,000 or €34,000 after tax)

Cost[edit | edit source]

FCCPT registration $750
Individual state fee’s $60-$245
APTA registration (optional) $295
NPTE exam (until Jan 1st 2013) $350
NPTE exam (after Jan 1st 2013) $400


Useful websites[edit | edit source]

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