| Optional Practical Training (OPT) is the consent given | | | | opportunities in the following four ways: |
| for students having F-1 immigration status to obtain | | | | On part-time basis (that is, when the school is in |
| part-time or full-time provisional jobs in the United | | | | session) |
| States. Through optional practical training jobs, talented | | | | During annual vacation and at other times as |
| physical therapists can gather sufficient experience by | | | | part-time or full-time |
| practically applying their academic knowledge in actual | | | | After the completion of the course requirements |
| off campus environments. | | | | for degree (should be before submitting the thesis or |
| OPT Develops Your Aptitude and Confidence | | | | dissertation) |
| The significant advantage offered by OPT jobs is that | | | | After getting the degree |
| these enhance the degree of confidence as well as | | | | Recently, the United States Department of Homeland |
| the aptitude of the candidates. With such a strong | | | | Security (DHS) has extended the duration of optional |
| foundation one can work skillfully in different healthcare | | | | practical training from 12 to 29 months. This provides |
| settings such as rehabilitation clinics, physician's offices, | | | | the students with another opportunity to improve their |
| multi-specialty hospitals, acute care clinics, nursing | | | | knowledge by working in their related field of study for |
| homes, long term healthcare facilities, home healthcare | | | | a longer period of time. |
| agencies and so on. | | | | Utilize Reliable Staffing Services to Find Perfect OPT |
| Requirements for Undergoing Optional Practical | | | | Jobs |
| Training | | | | Understanding the requirements of qualified physical |
| The approval for optional practical training is provided | | | | therapists and physical therapy students, numerous |
| by the United States Citizenship and Immigration | | | | healthcare staffing solution providers in the United |
| Service (USCIS). For undertaking OPT jobs, the | | | | States are offering valuable services in finding optional |
| students must have registered with USCIS approved | | | | practical training jobs in reputable healthcare settings. |
| schools for a minimum period of nine successive | | | | Registering with reliable staffing agencies also helps |
| months. In addition, they must be maintaining valid F-1 | | | | you to obtain permanent placements carrying |
| status at the time of the application. | | | | industry-best emoluments and benefits. |
| Candidates fulfilling all these criteria can utilize OPT job | | | | |