Practicing in USA with Foreign Education
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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:
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:
At present over 3,000 Physical Therapy jobs advertised on the APTA website.
Basic grade initial salary:
$60,000 on average ($45,000 or €34,000 after tax)
Cost
FCCPT registration $750
APTA registration (optional) $295
Individual state fee’s $60-$245
NPTE exam $350 (until Jan 1st 2013)
$400(after Jan 1st 2013)
Useful websites:
http://www.apta.org/
http://www.fccpt.org/
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
http://www.ptjobs.com/
Information on NPTE’s www.fsbpt.org
Requirements of each jurisdiction http://www.visalaw.com/IMG/ptchart.pdf