Healthcare jobs in the DR?

[joannieprin]

I'm thinking about an extended visit to the DR, 6-12 months, and I'd like to work for part or all of that time. Does anyone have information on the licensing requirements for nurses or nurse practitioners in the DR? Also, are there work restrictions for foreigners? And what would be the best websites to locate healthcare jobs? Lastly, any info on approximate salaries and the taxes would be helpful.

thanks

[Janin]

Originally Posted by joannieprin

.... any info on approximate salaries and the taxes would be helpful.

I know of nurses who get about 4,000 RD$ in a private clinic in Nagua.

Such an income is exempt from taxes as can be seen here:
DGII - Direccion General de Impuestos Internos

Janin

[Hillbilly]

While nurses are well paid and sorely needed in the US and Canada, in the DR they are at the very bottom of the food chain at hospitals and clinics.
There is an incredible scarcity of really trained RNs in the DR but those that did graduate have either emigrated or left the profession.

this is not something you could live on in your current situation.

HB

[Tallman1680]

Originally Posted by Janin

I know of nurses who get about 4,000 RD$ in a private clinic in Nagua.

Such an income is exempt from taxes as can be seen here:
DGII - Direccion General de Impuestos Internos

Janin

4,000 RD$ = 123.08 US dollars

[Janin]

Originally Posted by Tallman1680

4,000 RD$ = 123.08 US dollars

Yapp, per month...
But tax free.

Janin

[joannieprin]

$123./month tax free? Please tell me you are joking.............

[Janin]

Originally Posted by joannieprin

... Please tell me you are joking.............

No, it's true, no taxes...

Janin

[rubio_higuey]

I know a nurse that gets 8000 pesos in Monte Plata, private clinic.

That's US$246. At such high amount I don't know if that is tax free too.

[Tallman1680]

Originally Posted by rubio_higuey

I know a nurse that gets 8000 pesos in Monte Plata, private clinic.

That's US$246. At such high amount I don't know if that is tax free too.

246/4 = 61.50 a week (tax free)

[rubio_higuey]

Originally Posted by Tallman1680

246/4 = 61.50 a week (tax free)

... and some poeple get by on it... somehow ...