Filipino Physical Therapists (PT) in Need by the U.S. as the Country's PT Shortage is Growing

Good news to all Filipino physical therapists. It is projected that there will be a 36% growth on the shortage of PTs in the U.S. by 2022. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, the shortage is much faster than the average of all occupations. Read source here.  For more information about the news, please visit http://www.jroozreview.com/us-pt-shortage-growing/.

Apart from physical therapists, other medical professions are affected like occupational therapy assistants, nurse practitioners and midwives, dental hygienists, optometrists and podiatrist. 

a Filipino PT in the U.S.

For those who wanted to practice their profession as physical therapists in the U.S., one needs to pass the NPTE or the National Physical Therapy Exam. For the NPTE requirements, please visit https://www.fsbpt.org/SecondaryPages/ExamCandidates/NationalExam%28NPTE%29/EligibilityRequirements.aspx.

a Filipina PT working in the U.S.

Apart from having that license, one also needs to pass certain requirements like an English proficiency certificate (usually TOEFL), H1 Visas, and other pertinent documents to work in the U.S. 

There are recruitment agencies that you consult to like Grandison Management.