Kathrynwalton
Peter.CanadianOT wroteHello Everyone!!
It is great to see how OT is spread out across our globe.
I'm Peter Drzymala an OT of 23yrs. currently employed in the capacity as the Professional Practice Lead for LIH Sky City Rehabilitation Hospital in Kunming, China. It is a new 104-bed Rehab facility in the southern part of China that is scheduled to open in Jan. of 2017. Our intention is to bring high quality, evidence-based, client-centred rehabilitation to the population of China and also to provide Professional Development for OTs in China. It is an exciting and challenging opportunity. I would happy to answer anyone's queries about working in China and/or OT in China.
I am also looking to recruit and hire OTs who have at least two years of experience. Please contact me and I can provide more details.
Hi peter my name is kathryn walton I am a COTA with two years experience in the acture care/SNF setting. I am interested in working overseas in China as a COTA. I would love the opportunity to speak with you about your practice!
Kathryn
Clarissa Adriel
Hi all,
Exciting to know you're all out there should I ever have the opportunity to visit your countries!
Some info about working in Australia:
Information about registration to practice as an OT in Australia:
https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Process/Overseas-Practitioners.aspx
Information about skill visas to Australia:
http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/Work/Skills-assessment-and-assessing-authorities/skilled-occupations-lists/combined-stsol-mltssl
Never pay for migration advice without checking they are an authorised agent:
https://www.mara.gov.au/search-the-register-of-migration-agents/
Hope that's helpful for anyone planning to visit Australia!
Sincerely,
Clarissa
stephab
Hello OTs!
Wow this is incredible! It is so great to hear about OTs across the globe!!
My name is Stephanie and I'm a Canadian OT. I've been practicing for 7 years now in various areas of practice and loving every minute. I've worked in various practice areas in Ontario, Nova Scotia and most recently in Nunavut (it's my new favourite place in Canada!). I'm always looking for new opportunities to learn and continue to grow.
I'm currently looking to move to Japan but do not speak the language. I realize this means I cannot be licensed and wondering if anyone has any experience or advice in looking for work opportunities related to OT?
Thank you so much!!!
Cheers
Stephanie
Bongi
Hi Stephanie
Hope this will find you well.I am currently based in the UK working in an elderly rehab ward. I enjoy working with the elderly. I have an experience of about 18 months post qualification. What experience is required for someone to work in Canada? I would like to relocate to Canada and work in elderly rehab or people living with mental health issues or Learning disabilities.
I would be grateful if you furnish me with some details.
Regards
Bongi
Renee Agnew
Hi all,
I am currently a 4th year OT student at University of South Australia and for my last portfolio I am looking into the locum overseas application process for Canada and the UK. I have always wanted to work overseas at some point in my career and thought I would use this opportunity to understand about the requirements and what I need to do to start the application process.
I was wondering if any one had any valuable information or advice that may be useful?
Thanks so much
Renee
Brianp
Hi, my name is Brian and I'm an Paediatric Occupational Therapist working in Ireland. I'm looking into moving to Italy to work. Any advice would be welcome, or pointers as to getting my qualification accredited, working visas etc.
If anyone requires information as to working in Ireland, let me know
Looking forward to linking in with you all.
All the best,
Brian
TCraver
stephab wroteHello OTs!
Wow this is incredible! It is so great to hear about OTs across the globe!!
My name is Stephanie and I'm a Canadian OT. I've been practicing for 7 years now in various areas of practice and loving every minute. I've worked in various practice areas in Ontario, Nova Scotia and most recently in Nunavut (it's my new favourite place in Canada!). I'm always looking for new opportunities to learn and continue to grow.
I'm currently looking to move to Japan but do not speak the language. I realize this means I cannot be licensed and wondering if anyone has any experience or advice in looking for work opportunities related to OT?
Thank you so much!!!
Cheers
Stephanie
Hi Stephanie,
I am an american, who got my OT PGdip in the UK, and am currently working for the NHS in London, United Kingdom at one of the major hospitals on a rotational position. I have only just began my career, but looking to get some solid experience over 2-3 years here before moving to Canada to practice, potentially in the BC (Vancouver) area. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated!!
I'm also happy to help anyone who is looking to get a job within the NHS in the United Kingdom. There is a big need for qualified OTs here!! If you take a look at the NHS jobs website, it is a great resource to narrow down where in the UK you are looking (type in the city, and range) and Occupational therapist as your profession for the job reference.
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/
I applied to many jobs through this service and it was easy because you can use the same application for each job, just changing your cover letter slightly to reply to the job offer for the specific details. I will say, all of the jobs that offered me an interview were not offering virtual interviews as they have a practical element, so if you are not already currently located in the UK, you may have to travel for a job interview.
Thanks,
Tessa
NayeemKhan
TCraver Hi tessa,
can we connect somewhere as I need help regarding job interview in NHS
Nayeem
khannayeem958@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/naeemahmed958/
queenokunsanya
Hey,
My name is Queen. I'm an Occupational Therapist in England, UK. I'm looking to move to Vancouver Canada in the next year or so. I was wondering if there was anyone here that had moved to Canada in the past 2 years to work as an OT or knows someone else who has done? I am looking to start the assessment process called SEAs which we have to do now before sitting the national OT exam in canada. I'm just concerned about how to prep for the Competency assessment in SEAs and also how to prep for the national OT certification exams? There are a few things on the SEAs and CAOT website but it's not very explicit. I've downloaded some past questions for the national exam but my main concern is the competency assessment in the SEAs process.
Any suggestions will be helpful.
Thanks!
Queen
queenokunsanya
Bongi wroteHi Stephanie
Hope this will find you well.I am currently based in the UK working in an elderly rehab ward. I enjoy working with the elderly. I have an experience of about 18 months post qualification. What experience is required for someone to work in Canada? I would like to relocate to Canada and work in elderly rehab or people living with mental health issues or Learning disabilities.
I would be grateful if you furnish me with some details.
Regards
Bongi
Hey Bongi.
I work as an OT in the UK too. Have you started the process of migrating to Canada as an OT?
Kind regards
Queen
OTCanada
Hello!
My name is Adi and I am an Occupational Therapy student studying at Queen's University, in Canada. Upon graduating, I am hoping to find work abroad. I am open to a variety of locations and settings. I am reaching out to this network of like-minded professionals regarding the process of finding work abroad and how it works logistically with your license and college requirements. Specifically, if anyone is familiar with transferring to the UK, that would be greatly appreciated. Any Canadians who have had similar experiences, I would love to connect.
This forum is a fantastic resource, and I look forward to hearing about such unique and diverse experiences.
MetteJensen
Hello.
My name is Mette and I am a Danish Occupational Therapy student soon to be graduated. I'm very interested in working overseas in Canada or The US. Can anyone tell me how to get the process started? What are the chances of getting a work license as an OT?
Any kind of information would be very helpful.
Thanks.
Mette
silvinaf29
Hi, my name is silvina. I am a graduate in occupational therapy graduated from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. I specialized in child and adolescent psychopathology and eight years ago I work in the only hospital specialized in pediatric mental health in Latin America. I want to work in another country, take my experience and acquire new ones.
Rebecca84
Hey everyone, my name is Rebecca, I'm from germany and I'm in my training to become an occupational therapist. I'm really interested in doing an internship aborad with ERASMUS +. I'd love to do it in Italy. But unfortunately it is very difficlt to find OT practices for paediatric in Italy in Internet.
Is anybody of you an OT in italy or could you give me any advices for other possibilities to find practices in Italy ?
I'm grateful fort any kind of help :-)
Best wishes, Rebecca
TargetingTheGlobe
Good Day, Everyone:
In scanning through the various posts, questions and suggestions, it strikes me that people are accessing this communication method very well!
It looks like people from around the globe are doing what occupational therapists do best: supporting and collaborating one another beautifully in problem-solving and navigating various topics on a global community basis!
Well done, Everyone!
All the best,
Lorie Shimmell, OTION Facilitator
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
hantwi
Hello, my name is Hannah and I am a COTA living in the USA and I am going to school for my masters in OT. Are there any OTs in England, Switzerland, Sweden, Germany or Italy that can give me some insight on how it is to practice OT in your country? Also, for a foreigner, is it easy to find jobs that will sponsor my visa?
Thanks in advance,
Hannah
edeblasi
Hi everyone, I am a pediatric OT and have been practicing for 10 years. I have also been an adjunct professor for the past 3 years. I am currently in NY but looking to relocate for some amount of time. Can anyone recommend international volunteer or work experiences in peds or education. I am primarily interested in Southeast Asia but that is not set in stone. Any recommendations would be helpful!
Also does anyone know of any doctorate programs with stipend either in the US or international??
Springtime
Kristi wroteHi all,
I am a US licensed OT and plan to start work with a school in the Netherlands. Does anyone know the appropriate way to handle US state licensure in this case? Of course, my NBCOT certification and requirements will be up do date but is it best to place my state license on inactive status?
Thanks for any advice!
Hi Kristi,
I'm also a US licenced OT in the Netherlands, with similar issues. I'm currently attempting the Dutch ergotherapie registration process. I'd love to hear what you've found out and share information!
edeblasi
Hi all,
I am a pediatric OT and an adjunct professor in NYC. I am looking for volunteer/work opportunities primarily in south east Asia. Any recommendations??
ezkatz
Hi all,
I've been an OT in the US for 20 years. I currently live and practice in Nebraska and Iowa, USA. I specialize in low vision rehabilitation, primarily with older adults. My daughter will be studying in a PhD program in Edinburgh, Scotland and I plan to apply for a family/visitor extended visa. Would it be possible for me to find a volunteer or any part time work there? Would I have to be credentialed with UK health services first or is there any temporary way to use my state licensing and NBCOT registration? I feel I could make an impact with older adults living with vision loss in Scotland.
DomOT
¿Hay algún terapeuta ocupacional español accediendo a estos mensajes? Mi compañero es español y estamos planeando regresar a España. He intentado buscar lo que se requiere para trabajar y practicar en España, pero no he tenido ningún resultado. ¡Cualquier idea o enlace sería muy apreciada!
Are there any Spanish occupational therapists accessing these posts? My partner is Spanish and we are planning to move back to Spain. I have tried looking for what is required to work and practice in Spain but have had no result. Any ideas or link would be greatly appreciated!
