Working as a physio in the USA with a J1 visa

Hi all,

I plan to graduate this summer as a physio, and I am applying for a J1 visa.

Is it possible to work as a physio in the states using a J1? or Would I still have to sit the NPTE/PTA exam, and register with and their bodies for the sake of 3 months? etc etc

Basically I am wondering if it is worth the hassle. Any information would be very much appreciated :)

Thanks

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Originally Posted by c_mcgin

Hi all,

I plan to graduate this summer as a physio, and I am applying for a J1 visa.

Is it possible to work as a physio in the states using a J1? or Would I still have to sit the NPTE/PTA exam, and register with and their bodies for the sake of 3 months? etc etc

Basically I am wondering if it is worth the hassle. Any information would be very much appreciated :)

Thanks

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well from going through the credentialing, npte and visa app to work in the usa from the uk im fairly certain you can not work in the states as a physio without a visa screen certificate (type 1) from the fccpt and passing the npte, even for 3 months, in addition to a state license...that takes months if not years to complete. That said, im basing that on moving there to work and live with either a h1b or eb2 visa and ive not heard of the j1 so look into it but as I said im pretty sure youll not be able to practice and earn money without the requirements ive listed. A possibility is to study maybe on the j1 or for a placement type role... good luck!