Working in Germany as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist – with visa, professional recognition, and work permit

We are looking for you!

Are you interested in a long-term, secure job? A position where you can focus on treating your patients? Germany is short of more than 100,000 physiotherapists and occupational therapists. The shortage is particularly pressing because society is aging, and many people require rehabilitation, prevention, and therapy. Many patients come from other countries, so additional languages are very useful. You are welcome!

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Working in Germany as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with professional recognition and a permanent employment contract

This is what makes working in Germany attractive:

With our free-of-charge program, you can come to Germany via a safe and reliable pathway. Here, you can continue your career in a clinic or a modern practice. Requirements are good grades, strong motivation, and the willingness to focus entirely on learning German for seven months. We take care of everything else for you. You will benefit from these advantages in Germany:

  • 38.5 hours per week.
    Your weekly working hours are capped. This is what the unions negotiated. That way, you have time to rest, do sports, and meet friends. If you want to open your own practice later on, you will work more hours.
  • Good salary.
    After recognition, you earn €2,800 to €3,100 gross per month. With professional experience, you can earn €3,600 gross per month. Later, you can open your own practice and earn more.
  • Six weeks of vacation.
    As an employed therapist, you receive 30 days of paid vacation per year. With your visa, you can easily travel around Europe or visit your family.
  • Continuing education.
    You can take part in continuing education courses, for example in manual therapy, fascia training, or lymphatic drainage. Some are paid for by your employer; others you pay for yourself.

Experiences of international physiotherapists and occupational therapists with TalentOrange.

Find out what our talents say about us:

Eligibility requirements for international skilled professionals: Working in Germany with TalentOrange

Who can take part in the TalentOrange Program?

Our Program is aimed at skilled professionals from abroad who are seeking qualified full-time employment in Germany in the profession they trained for. We support you step by step on your journey. You can take part if you have at least a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following professions:

  • Nurse
  • Midwife
  • Surgical Assistant
  • Medical Laboratory Technologist
  • Radiological Technologist
  • Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Social (Education) Worker

You meet these requirements:

  • Openness:
    You are open to a new culture and would like to live and work in Germany. You enjoy meeting new people.
  • Willingness to embrace change:
    As you will be discovering a new country, you have a positive attitude towards change.
  • Diligence and commitment:
    At the language school, you need diligence and motivation to learn German really well while still in your home country.
  • Perseverance:
    When things get difficult, you don’t bury your head in the sand—you look for a solution. We will help you with that.

Continuing education opportunities for physiotherapists from abroad

Your continued career in Germany:

Your options:

In Germany, there are many opportunities for you as a physiotherapist to continue your career. Some continuing education programs are paid for by your employer, others by you. Generally, you can continue working while attending courses and professional development training. Here are just a few options:

  • Manual Therapy
  • Manual Lymph Drainage
  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • Fascial Therapy
  • Degree Program in Practice m´Management
  • Advanced Training to become a Lead Physiotherapist
  • Training as an Instructor at Physiotherapy Schools

Join the TalentOrange Program now!

The button takes you directly to our application form. There, you select your professional qualification, upload your documents, and answer a few short questions.

Your contact at TalentOrange

Thalita Guarino

Fair. Transparent. Human.

We apply the Employer Pays principle. This means: your language course is free of charge for you because your future employer pays for it. This applies to all our services. We ask only one thing of you: your full focus and attention on learning German, so that you successfully pass your B2 German exam before you enter Germany. That is demanding enough, we think. Here you can find out what "fair recruitment" means:

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