| Talented professionals aiming to shape their career as | | | | • As part-time (while the school is in session) |
| occupational therapists can now find a number of | | | | • As full-time (during annual vacation and at other |
| OPT job openings in premium healthcare facilities | | | | times) |
| throughout the United States. These include | | | | • After the completion of your degree course |
| multi-specialty hospitals, nursing clinics, long term | | | | requirements ( but before the submission of thesis or |
| healthcare facilities, home healthcare agencies, | | | | dissertation) |
| rehabilitation centers, acute care clinics and several | | | | • After obtaining your degree |
| other settings. | | | | To enable the students to work in their area of study |
| Criteria for Utilizing OPT Job Openings | | | | for a longer timeframe, the Department of Homeland |
| Optional Practical Training is an employment | | | | Security (DHS) in the United States has recently |
| authorization given by the United States Citizenship | | | | extended the OPT training duration from 12 to 29 |
| and Immigration Service (USCIS), for the students in F-1 | | | | months. The students can therefore gather sufficient |
| status to work temporarily in areas related to their | | | | experience and concentrate more on their job search |
| academic discipline. This program is intended to help | | | | without being concerned about their graduation dates |
| the professionals gain more practical experience by | | | | and so on. |
| applying the knowledge obtained through classroom | | | | Register with a Competent Staffing Service Provider |
| training in real environments outside the campus. | | | | By depending on reliable healthcare staffing solution |
| For utilizing OPT job openings, the candidates must | | | | providers, one can easily find OPT job openings for |
| have enrolled with USCIS recognized schools | | | | occupational therapists. When you register with these |
| continuously, at least for a period of nine months. | | | | agencies, they will provide expert assistance to secure |
| Besides, they must have F-1 status at the time of | | | | permanent or temporary placements in competent |
| applying. Students satisfying these prerequisites can | | | | medical care facilities providing attractive emoluments |
| undertake the program in the following four instances: | | | | and benefits. |