5 Physical Therapy Recruitment Agencies that Could Help You Land Your Dream Job

If you are a foreign trained physiotherapist interested in working in the US, or getting an international job, there are a couple of health recruitment agencies that may be able to help you with the whole immigration  or work permit process.

There’s really nothing wrong in getting an agent to help you if you have investigated the agent in question to your own satisfaction. Like I have said many times before, you may not end up with an agent you contact but you may end up with lots of useful information on how to land an international job or immigrate to the US as a physiotherapist.

How to deal with a health recruitment agency:
 


1. ASK Questions


Always make sure you ask all questions that are one your mind especially those are peculiar to your own situation. The agency website may have an FAQ but if you are not satisfied never feel apologetic for asking more questions.

 2.Observe Body Language


Watch the body language of the agency…do they respond to emails on time? Do they act like you are bothering them? Do they just respond to your questions with a general answer or impersonal mail? Do they sound friendly? I look out for these signs in particular because it tells me a lot about the kind of organization I’m dealing with.

3. Don’t be too Quick to send your information


Don’t send your CV or resume to the agency if it isn’t quite clear what their requirements are. Some of these agencies just want to brag about the database of physiotherapists or allied health professionals they have….they are not actually interested in helping you.


4. The Money Factor


A reputable agency will NOT ask you to pay for anything without services rendered. Employers pay these people to head hunt so they are to get to work by locating people like you.

5. Read the Terms


Some health recruitment agencies have funny terms of agreement. Please always read their terms over and over and if you can, get a lawyer or some other intellectual to go through the agreement with you. Don’t be hasty to rush into an agreement you don’t thoroughly understand.

You can check these physiotherapy recruitment agencies that recruit internationally trained physiotherapists:

Here are 5 Physical Therapy Recruitment agencies you can check out:

1. Global Medical Staffing: 

Global Medical Staffing (GMS) is a medical staffing firm that focuses on placing medical professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals, in different medical facilities all over the world. They support physiotherapists in finding both temporary and long-term jobs abroad.

They also provide support and guidance throughout the recruitment process, assisting you with your job search, credentialing, licensing, visa processing, and relocation logistics. 

This agency offers international locum tenens assignments for physical therapists in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the UK. They also offer benefits such as travel arrangements, malpractice coverage, and tax assistance.


2. Medacs Healthcare: 

An internationally recognized medical staffing firm, Medacs Healthcare, is active in the industry. They are experts at supplying healthcare organizations with staffing options, including for positions in physical therapy. Physiotherapists can find employment with Medacs Healthcare on a temporary basis as well as on a contract basis and in permanent positions.
 

3. Jackson Therapy Partners 

They specialize in placing physical therapists in travel, temporary, and permanent positions across the United States.

Your journey and opportunities begin here if you are an international physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech language pathologist who wants to work (or continue working) in the United States. This recruitment agency collaborates with therapists who have received their training abroad from all over the world and assigns them to both short- and long-term positions in facilities across the United States.

Here are some of the benefits you get:

  • Visa Processing
  • Comprehensive Health Plan
  • Visa Screening and Credential Reimbursement
  • License Reimbursement
  • Matching 401(k) Plan

Contact them here for more information.

4. Avant Healthcare Professionals:

For healthcare professionals with an international education, Avant Healthcare Professionals is a respected recruiting and staffing firm. Their all-inclusive program simplifies the licensing and immigration process by guiding qualified registered nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists through each step.

The process with them takes about 12 months on average, and they provide support and assistance throughout the entire process. They also offer competitive benefits such as license reimbursement and a matching 401(k) plan to attract top talent in the healthcare industry. Contact them here for more information on how they can help you advance your career. 

5. Interfysio:

You’ll be hired, sponsored, and granted a license by InterFysio. Their team of lawyers, credentialing/licensing specialists, and staffing professionals will help obtain the required licenses and authorization for employment  in the United States. The entire process, including the screening of your visa and license application, is handled by them. They will also manage your immigration application and sponsor you for a work visa or for permanent residence in the United States.

They make appropriate recommendations for NPTE preparation books and corresponding educational websites.

 It might take about a year to get the license and credential approvals required for your visa if you haven’t started the credentialing process yet.

Australian citizens benefit from a special, expedited work visa.

Learn more here.

Prior to working with any recruitment agency, always do your own research and due diligence. It’s also a good idea to read reviews and learn more about their standing and record of success in hiring physiotherapists.

“Should You Use A Health Recruitment Agency to Get a Physiotherapy Job in the US?” was first published April 29, 2016.

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    This is such an important thing to consider when it comes to hiring an employee for particular job on certain company. The first thing that needs to be considered is the health and safety. With this, we can assure that there will be safe standards and process of a certain business firm with proper assurance of health recruitment.

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