Physical Therapy / Physiotherapy

Employment Opportunities in the USA

 

New Role - 2 x Physios Needed for Chicago Illinois. Australian MSK Practice Our client is seeking 2 Australian Physios for their growing practice in the Chicago area.  This is dynamic MSK outpatients based group run by Australian and UK trained Physios.  Emphasis on 1:1 treatment sessions in state of the art facilities.  Assistance with arrivals, housing, motor vehicle and USA Physio licence. Applicants MUST be holders of an Australian Passport as only Australian passports are eligible for the E3 working visa for the USA. 12 month employment contracts or longer. Contact is today.

• Working visas and Green Cards Provided
• Opportunities for Career advancement for Physiotherapists (Physical Therapists)
• Long term and temp roles across many Eastern and Mid West States, new states added all the time
• Hospital, Private Practice and Aged Care placements for Physiotherapists (Physical Therapists)
• 2 weeks free accommodation in New York on arrival
• Assistance with document credentialing and registration
• Assistance with sitting the NPTE
• Opportunities for travel
• Free Medical Insurance paid

Allied Health Employment is pleased to be able to offer Physiotherapists (Physical Therapists) employment opportunities in the USA. We work closely with our American based associates to provide unique employment opportunities in Hospitals, Private Practice and Aged Care Centres across the USA.



Are your qualifications suitable to work in the USA?
All non American trained Physiotherapists (Physical Therapists) must sit the National Physical Therapy Examinations (NPTE) this is a 5 hour multiple choice examination to be undertaken in the USA. Physiotherapy applicants must pass this section in order to be able to register as a Physiotherapist and work in the USA.  To be eligible to sit the NPTE, you MUST possess an undergraduate Physiotherapy (Physical Therapy) degree from your home country that is not less than 4 years in length. If your degree is less than 4 years, unfortunately you will not be eligible to apply for work in the USA.



How will I gain employment and a visa for the USA
In nearly all cases, you will be employed directly by the recruitment agency. After your initial application, your resume will be assessed and if deemed suitable, you will be offered a telephone interview by our American agency partners for a further assessment of your Physiotherapy skills as well as an English language assessment for candidates from non English speaking backgrounds. The interview will be conducted by an American Physiotherapist.

Should you be successful at this point, you will be offered a contract of employment that clearly outlines the terms and conditions. Should you accept the contract terms, we will arrange your visa & employment as well as provide you with a Green Card that gives you and your family lifetime American residency. We will at this point also require certain documents from you to arrange your place to sit the NPTE as well as USA Credentialing and licencing. You will also be given details on exam preparation from a USA Physiotherapist

What type of visa will I receive and how long will the process take

From the time of application to us with your resume, you can expect to be interviewed within 3 to 4 weeks. Successful candidates can expect to receive a contract offer within a few weeks after this time.

The type of visa you receive depends on your nationality.

For Australian citizens, you will be eligible for an E3 visa, this allows you and your spouse (not de-facto) to enter the USA and work for the employer that has provided the visa for you in most cases this will be the agency. An E3 visa will take around 12-16 weeks to organise once all paperwork is in order.

For citizens of most other countries, you will enter the USA on a H1B visa, this is also provided by your employer and in most cases the agency.  It will normally take up to 12 months to arrange this visa.

All candidates will also receive a Green Card, this will usually be issued around 8-9 months after you arrive in the USA.  For some non Australian candidates, you may be sponsored on a Green Card from the outset.

 Will there be any costs for me?

There will be costs for all successful candidates, but no cost to make an application. If your application is successful, you will be charged an upfront payment at the time that you accept a contract.  Only after the payment is made can we process your visa and other documents. The fee charged is not for finding you employment, it is to cover immigration, visas, document credentialing, arrangement of the NPTE and State licencing as well as immigration lawyer fees associated with the organisation of your visa. The fee you are charged depends on the the type of visa you will be receiving as some visas take longer to organise and are more expensive to pay for.

What can we provide for you?

• guaranteed employment in an area of your choice - hospital, private or aged care.

• flexibility of long term or temp work or both (temp assignments will usually be around 3-4 months in length)

• working visa and green card for the USA

• arrangement of your paperwork and exams, document credentialing and filing

• exam preparation

• 2 weeks free accommodation in New York City while you sit the NPTE

• assistance with registration as a Physiotherapist in the USA

• the chance to live and work in the USA

For further information on this process, email us with your resume clearly stating the start and finish dates of your 4 year degree. Email to contact@alliedhealth.com.au