Working in The Netherlands

ajlayton3

I’m an OT with 3 years experience in a inpatient rehabilitation center in the US. Part of my family lives in The Netherlands and I’d like to work there. I was wondering if anyone had information about how to get certified/qualified to work there and how long would it take or how difficult the process is?

Any information would be much appreciated!

mary

Hi ajlayton3 , did you end up moving to the Netherlands? Do you have any advice?

sshOTION2018

I have a friend that has good success working in the international schools, you might want to consider that if you have pediatric practice skills.

ElmaWestergren

Hi !

I am an Occupational Therapist in Sweden and am looking into the possibility to work in the Netherlands. I have Afrikaans as first language and could therefore pick up Dutch relatively quickly. What is the process... more importantly where does one start. I also have worked in variety of fields such as Stroke and Neuro rehab, and Pain management ( specialist clinic)
Is there anyone that I could book a "zoom meeting" with to chat and to get the lay of the land.

Thank you in advance
Elma Westergren

Karen

Hi all,
Elma-consult this organizations website for credentialing information: https://ergotherapie.nl I have found it very helpful.

I have a very specific issue for which I seek guidance/advice:

My partner is relocating to the Netherlands in September 2026 for work. I plan to accompany him and am looking into continuing my OT career there. I a citizen of the US, 62 (soon to be 63) years old and have over 41 years experience in Neuro, TBI, ortho , acute and short term rehab w/ my most recent experience in gerontology. The Dutch BIG register and level B2+ Dutch requirements are achievable but will be time consuming and costly. Given this stage in my career it is unclear there are viable career opportunities for me in the Netherlands. If I remain in the US I plan to work for another 7 years. I have several questions to answer before I embark on the OT credentialing and
intensive Dutch language competencey process-

Does anyone have a idea of what the job market it like in NL (Eindhoven area)?
Would a near retirement age OT have any viable job opportunities?
In which areas of practice are OT needed most?
Does anyone know an OT or practice/clinic that I could connect with or even visit?

Thank you considering my questions and sharing any information or insights with me as I weigh my options.

Karen Carrabes