Hi John Paul,
I too am going through this rigorous process of trying to work in Florida as a PT although I am several steps behind you. I have been told by my friend who works for an agency that your Alternate Identification Number (AIN) should keep them happy until you get your SSN. I presume you got your AIN in order to sit the NPTE?
What part of Florida are you hoping to work in?
I am Irish too.
Kind regards
John