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2. Company Background History MedCentric Staffing was established in February 2004 by Matt Ferriolo. Matt is a seasoned recruiter and a savvy entrepreneur with a great vision for the US healthcare staffing industry.

3. Company Background MedCentric Today Because of great vision and progressive management style as well as tremendous support from its officers and staff, MedCentric has grown to a multi-million dollar enterprise from its humble beginning.

4. Company Background Office Location MedCentric’s office is located in Southern California, right on the Redondo Beach Pier. California is home to Hollywood, Disneyland, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Los Angeles Lakers.

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9. Company Background Clients MedCentric works with prestigious clients such as Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai, Torrance Memorial Hospital, and Anthem-Blue Cross Health Plan

12. Employment Opportunities The US Nursing Shortage Government efforts at solving the problem are mostly geared towards providing funds to build classrooms, pay instructors and subsidize tuition fees. However, all these efforts are piecemeal solutions that cannot hope to solve the problem. There is no grand plan that involves all concerned agencies.

13. Employment Opportunities The US Nursing Shortage According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US will need more than1 million new registered nurses by the year 2020. The Solution : Foreign-trained healthcare professionals

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19. US Immigration The Truth About Visas Staff nurses regularly qualify for immigrant visas only. H1B visas are non-immigrant visas that are intended for beneficiaries in specialty occupations. H1B –vs- Work Permit H1B –vs- H1C visas

20. US Immigration Visas for Physical Therapists Physical Therapists are entitled to either H1B or immigrant visas (green card). Physical Therapy applicants for CA California requires a US Social Security Number before a foreign-educated PT can apply. Other states require only a Notice of Eligibility for petition processing.

21. US Immigration US Licensure Nurses are required to take the NCLEX or Board Exam for the state in which they want to work. License Compact Some states have an agreement or pact that they will honor a license issued in other member-states, subject to some conditions. Reciprocity Process The State Board of Registered Nursing communicates with the nurse’s school to verify the curriculum equivalency.

22. Living in the US Housing A 1-bedroom apartment costs between $500 - $1,800 per month depending on location. Public Transportation Trains and buses have designated routes and are always on time. Filipino town In most major cities across the US, there are establishments that cater to all things Filipino (e.g., food, phonecards, remittance centers, etc.)

23. Living in the US Climate The US is half a continent and different areas have different climates. Currency One US Dollar is equivalent to about P47 at present Culture Americans love ballgames, barbecue parties, outdoor activities, travelling, music and movies. They’re very patriotic and they are proud of their beautiful national parks.

26. Salary Range The average annual salary for a registered nurse or a PT/OT in the US today is $60,000 - $80,000. A training allowance, which is normally 30% lower than the regular salary, is given even during the preceptorship or training period of the nurse. A regular salary rate is given upon successful passing of the training program.

27. Expenses MedCentric DOES NOT collect placement fees from applicants. However, applicants are required to invest in their own future by paying some direct costs related to their petition.

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