OT in Israel

LVena

Hi all!

My husband may have the opportunity to work in Israel for a year and I was wondering if I would be able to practice there. I do not currently speak Hebrew. Does anyone know if fluency in Hebrew is a requirement for licensure in Israel? I think it would be amazing to have the chance to live in Israel for a while! But we would be going in a matter of months so I certainly wouldn't be fluent by the time I'd be going. I've read that Israelis have strong English skills but are English skills universal enough that I could practice in English effectively?

Thank you very very very much for your help!

Linda

mkeropot

Hi,
This may be too late for you. The Hebrew isn't as much a problem as the legal ability to work and to get licensure. It is possible but takes time and this website might be helpful to you. http://www.nbn.org.il/aliyahpedia/employment-israel/professions-index-employment-israel/medicine-health/occupational-therapy/