I am from Europe, and I’d like to move to Taiwan and work as a PT - Physiotherapist. Currently I am working in China, but for some reasons I’d definitely prefer to move to Taiwan (Taipei). It would be great if I could contact with a foreigner PT working in Taiwan, and get some informations.
Will I have to pass any exams in order to be able to practice by my own ?
Are there any western clinics where I could work ? (I did some research, but couldn’t find much though).
I specialize in manual therapy treating musculoskeletal disorders, as well as various injuries.
I am a Canadian trained PT with over 15 years of experience. Just wondering if you had any luck finding PT work in Taiwan. I grew up in Taiwan and would love to try having the opportunity to go back, though can’t read or write Mandarin the best. Just seeing what luck you had.
There is definite demand for physio here due to an increasingly active-(ish) local population. A lot of foreigners have this need too. Especially if you have sports massage skills.
「實習補修規定：國內、外學歷報考者，若各學科實習內涵不足或週（時）數未達最低標準，可向臺灣物理治療學會申請至國內各合格實習醫療院所補修實習內涵時數，並由該學會出具證明。」
Translate: If you don’t have enough internship, you can apply to have internship in the accredited hospitals in Taiwan.
Internship done at a foreign school can be counted. You need a certification issued by your school. If there are shortage, you need to do make up internship at somewhere.
I just called the Ministry of Examination (02)2236-9188 Ext: 3150 to inquire about the Physiotherapist licensing examination for foreigners who want to practice PT in Taiwan. I’m surprised that they also have English receptionist, just press 2 when you call.
Here’s some info I got from the Ministry of Examination:
Everyone has to go through licensing exam no matter how many years you’ve practiced in other countries since Taiwan doesn’t have any reciprocal route for PT or other medical professionals.
All the examinations are in Chinese, except some medical terms might be written in English.
If you have your PT education in other countries, please provide the following documents and send it to the Ministry of Examination two months before the licensing exam, which is held twice annually in early January and late July. * Diploma, Transcript, Proof of internship, Certificate of Entry and Exit Records (to prove that one actually study in that school), Passport, Application form.
Some of these documents have to be translated into Chinese and be accredited by the Embassy of Taiwan abroad.
The Ministry of Examination will review your documents and prove your eligibility to sit for the licensing exam.
I hope this answers most people’s question.
I do personally know a TCM doctor who had his MD. PhD degree in Germany. He came to Taiwan to learn TCM and he loved living in Taiwan. In order to become a TCM doctor in Taiwan, he went to school for 5 years and passed the exam.
Thank you so much for taking the time to look into this for me. Might have to spend some time brushing up on my Chinese (can speak and understand, but not read well). Really appreciate all of your help.