We believe you can be a pivotal part of this solution. We kindly request your support in advocating for these regulatory changes to foster a more inclusive and efficient healthcare system.
Thank you for your time and your commitment to the health of our nation.
Sincerely,
@SecKennedy
To: The Honorable Robert f. Kennedy. ,Jr
From: International PTs all over the world
Subject: Addressing the Physical Therapist Shortage through Equitable English Proficiency Standards
Dear Mr. Kennedy,
We are writing to you as a collective of dedicated healthcare ⬇️
with other healthcare providers, we can bridge the staffing gap, reduce patient wait times, and ensure that our communities receive the expert rehabilitative care they deserve.
; therefore, their language proficiency benchmarks should be commensurate.
The Impact on Public Health
The United States is facing a critical turning point in healthcare delivery. By removing these administrative hurdles and establishing "equal footing"
Equitable Scoring: Align the required score with that of the nursing profession (an Overall Band Score of 7.0). Nurses and Physical Therapists share similar levels of patient interaction and clinical responsibility,
Recognition of IELTS: Formally accept the IELTS as a valid assessment tool for Physical Therapy licensure, aligning with the standards used by the HCPC in the United Kingdom and many other global healthcare regulators.
other healthcare sectors, the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is often not recognized for PTs.
Proposed Solutions
To ensure a robust healthcare workforce and maintain the highest standards of patient care, we propose the following adjustments:
Cambridge English exams. The score thresholds required for these specific tests are exceptionally high—often exceeding the average performance of native English speakers—creating an unnecessary bottleneck for highly skilled clinicians.
Furthermore, unlike our peers in nursing and
qualified international therapists are being deterred by English proficiency requirements that are inconsistent with those of other medical professions.
The Current Challenge
Currently, foreign-trained Physical Therapists are largely restricted to the TOEFL or
professionals to bring to your attention a significant regulatory barrier currently exacerbating the shortage of Physical Therapists (PTs) across the United States. While the demand for rehabilitative care continues to outpace the domestic supply,
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