Hello! I'm an occupational therapist currently working with children with special needs and developmental disorders. I m planning on moving in Zurich. I am taking german lessons, cause my level is A2. My question is how well known is occupational therapy in switzerland, am i going to find a job easily speaking english or/and german? Are there many clinics/centers that provide occupational therapy or this service is offered mostly at schools? Last question, i think i m supposed to contact red cross to get my qualifications recognised, right? Do they only take into consideration my degree or do i need to prove that i speak the language?

thank you in advance, every answer will help!

Welcome to the forum.

Yes, you will need to have your qualifications recognised by the Swiss Red Cross.

Swiss Red Cross (SRC)
3084 Wabern
+41 58 400 44 84 (Mo-Fr, 08.00am-12.00am)
www.redcross.ch

And yes, you will have to prove you speak a Swiss language, probably at B2 level minimum, but they will be able to confirm what level you need.

Be prepared, this may be a long process. Iirc it's taken some nurses 2 years to get recognised to be able to work here.

Thank you! That was really helpful. I am going to contact with Swiss Red Cross for further information.