Help USA Steps..

[pt_steven]

Hi Physiotherapists,
First, I want to thank the Founder "PhysioBob" of this Helpful forum.. good job.

I won`t make it long but i was going with the Australian Exams and now with the Americans... anyway

I have a Visit Visa to United States and i have been collecting information about the Steps needed to get through all the way to the license.

Now, I have FCCPT, FSBPT and State Board and i don`t know (1) how to start the process. Is it from FCCPT or State Board?

If it`s FCCPT, (2) What type of Evaluation that i need? i don`t have a TOEFL and is it possible to use OET instead of TOEFL? and i intend to apply for H1 after getting the License.

(3) Should i prepare and apply to the exam before or after going to USA?

(4) Is it true that when applying for FCCPT, there is no need to apply for State board as it work on its behalf?

(5) How long Does the Whole Process Takes?

(6) What`s the preferred State to practice physical therapy as a start?

I`m sorry for the long list but whatever information you have, that`ll be very helpful to me.. cause i am very confused.. There`re other things that i need to know but i don`t remember them now so i`ll post later...

Thank you ALL
Physiotherapist

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[sudharsan]

Every state in US , has a Physical therapy Board or committee
which is responsible for Licensing Physical Therapists to practise
in their respective states.They have they have their own choice of
credentials evaluation procedures.Some make their own & some get the
services of agencies like FCCPT.So,normally , you should make up your
mind about the state,where you are willing to work & start applying for
license with that state's Physical therapy Board, and fullfil their requirements
mentioned in the application form.you can also ask them for the required
general education credits needed to qualify.If FCCPT is one of the agencies
authorised by the PT Board of that state , then you may have to request
FCCPT to do the evaluation specific for that state & ask them to forward their
copy to that . But when you applied for FCCPT evaluation you must have made
the choice about this.

[myphysio]

Hi,

Thank you for your help full reply.but i dnt knw anything abt usa job market.do u suggest any particular state where i can find it easy and do u have list of agencies which gives a job ..?if u have it then can u please let me knw as i want to decide now as soon as possible.i did not know about states got it clear when u explained.
Thanks once again.