Foreign Trained PT looking for job in CA

I'm a new grad from a physiotherapy program in Australia (DPT) and I'm looking to get licensed in the state of California. I have already submitted my coursework to a foreign credentialing service and I should be getting those results back by the second week of February. I have yet to sit the exam (shooting for March). I'm looking for a place that can offer me 1) a job as an aide, etc. while I wait to sit the exam and 2) will be able to provide the required period of clinical supervision by a certified clinical instructor once I've passed. I would like to remain in Northern California, if possible, but am willing to relocate if it's financially feasible. Thanks!

hoapres in San Jose, California said: If you are not an American then please go back to Australia as we have enough unemployed Americans and don't need your services.

That was a bit uncalled for. So much for the American Dream and cultural sharing. And I am one of those unemployed Americans, by the way. Born and raised in California along with three generations before me. Studied at the University of Michigan and the University of Hawai'i. I continued my studies overseas to broaden my outlook and educational experience. I moved back in the face a a depressed economy to help take care of my aging grandparents.

We are looking for a part time PT, most likely will turn into full time. Working with an applicant sounds feasible; then the applicant can get a "feel" for our way of providing quality PT services. Our clinic is in the foothills above Chico, CA, in Paradise. Our focus is on Women's and Men's Health, Visceral Manipulation, Myofascial release, orthopedics and Pilates for Rehabilitatin; unlimited con-ed available; full benefits. www.ridgetherapy.com

Cat in Danville, California said: I'm a new grad from a physiotherapy program in Australia (DPT) and I'm looking to get licensed in the state of California. I have already submitted my coursework to a foreign credentialing service and I should be getting those results back by the second week of February. I have yet to sit the exam (shooting for March). I'm looking for a place that can offer me 1) a job as an aide, etc. while I wait to sit the exam and 2) will be able to provide the required period of clinical supervision by a certified clinical instructor once I've passed. I would like to remain in Northern California, if possible, but am willing to relocate if it's financially feasible. Thanks!

I'm not sure I am navigating this site correctly; could "Cat in Danville" please let me know if she has rec'd my response to her job inquiry? Thanks, Pamela Serafine, ridgephysicaltherapy@comcast.net, www.ridgetherapy.com