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Healthcare Employment Information
Healthcare Industry Overview
Nearly 17 million Americans work in healthcare, and the aging of the Baby Boomers will increase demand for healthcare services and drive up the number of healthcare jobs in the coming years.
Most jobs in healthcare involve clinical care (working with directly with patients), but nonclinical options, such as medical records and medical transcription jobs, are also available.
Healthcare Education
Healthcare employment exists for people with nearly every level of education -- from orderly jobs that require only a high school diploma to physician jobs that require a four-year medical degree, internship and residency. Many healthcare jobs also have certification, state licensure and continuing-education requirements.
Healthcare Job Market
Although political changes could alter the employment landscape, the outlook for healthcare jobs is solid. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports from 2010 to 2020:
- Physical therapist jobs will grow 39 percent.
- Medical assistant jobs will grow 31 percent.
- Registered nurse jobs will grow 26 percent.
- Pharmacist jobs will grow 25 percent.
- Licensed practical nurse jobs will grow 22 percent.
Healthcare Salaries
In general, the more education you have, the more you’ll make in a healthcare career. Here are 2011 median salaries for some common healthcare jobs, according to the BLS:
- Pharmacist: $113,390
- Physical therapist: $78,270
- Registered nurse: $65,950
- Licensed practical nurse: $41,150
- Medical assistant: $29,100
Healthcare Jobs
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Position Description: The Orthodontic Dental Assistant is the liaison between the dentist and the patient. They maintain communication with the dentist, patient, and the front office staff to ensure that the patient receive the ultimate patient experience. The Orthodontic Dental Assistant assists the dentist chairside during treatment procedures, performing all assisting duties permitted by law. K...
Position Description: Western Dental's associate dentists enjoy unique development and practice opportunities. These include fully digitalized offices-digital x-rays, electronic patient records, electronic patient flow systems, digital intra-oral cameras and more-as well as continuous mentoring from experienced dentists and other professionals to achieve excellence in clinical proficiency. Western...
Position Description: Western Dental's associate dentists enjoy unique development and practice opportunities. These include fully digitalized offices-digital x-rays, electronic patient records, electronic patient flow systems, digital intra-oral cameras and more-as well as continuous mentoring from experienced dentists and other professionals to achieve excellence in clinical proficiency. Western...
Position Description: The Dental Assistant is the liaison between the dentist and the patient. They maintain communication with the dentist, patient, and the front office staff to ensure that the patient receive the ultimate patient experience. The Dental Assistant assists the dentist chairside during treatment procedures, performing all assisting duties permitted by law. Bilingual Dental Assistan...
Position Description: The Dental Assistant is the liaison between the dentist and the patient. They maintain communication with the dentist, patient, and the front office staff to ensure that the patient receive the ultimate patient experience. The Dental Assistant assists the dentist chairside during treatment procedures, performing all assisting duties permitted by law. Key Responsibilities: Ass...
Position Description: The Registered Dental Assistant is the liaison between the dentist and the patient. They maintain communication with the dentist, patient, and the front office staff to ensure that the patient receive the ultimate patient experience. The Registered Dental Assistant assists the dentist chairside during treatment procedures, performing all assisting duties permitted by law. Key...
Position Description: Western Dental's associate dentists enjoy unique development and practice opportunities. These include fully digitalized offices-digital x-rays, electronic patient records, electronic patient flow systems, digital intra-oral cameras and more-as well as continuous mentoring from experienced dentists and other professionals to achieve excellence in clinical proficiency. Western...
Position Description: Western Dental's associate dentists enjoy unique development and practice opportunities. These include fully digitalized offices-digital x-rays, electronic patient records, electronic patient flow systems, digital intra-oral cameras and more-as well as continuous mentoring from experienced dentists and other professionals to achieve excellence in clinical proficiency. Western...
Position Description: Western Dental's associate dentists enjoy unique development and practice opportunities. These include fully digitalized offices-digital x-rays, electronic patient records, electronic patient flow systems, digital intra-oral cameras and more-as well as continuous mentoring from experienced dentists and other professionals to achieve excellence in clinical proficiency. Western...
Position Description: The Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant is the liaison between the dentist and the patient. They maintain communication with the dentist, patient, and the front office staff to ensure that the patient receive the ultimate patient experience. The Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant assists the dentist chairside during treatment procedures, performing all assisting duti...
Position Description: The Dental Assistant is the liaison between the dentist and the patient. They maintain communication with the dentist, patient, and the front office staff to ensure that the patient receive the ultimate patient experience. The Dental Assistant assists the dentist chairside during treatment procedures, performing all assisting duties permitted by law. Bilingual Dental Assistan...
Position Description: The Registered Dental Assistant is the liaison between the dentist and the patient. They maintain communication with the dentist, patient, and the front office staff to ensure that the patient receive the ultimate patient experience. The Registered Dental Assistant assists the dentist chairside during treatment procedures, performing all assisting duties permitted by law. Key...
Position Description: The Registered Dental Assistant is the liaison between the dentist and the patient. They maintain communication with the dentist, patient, and the front office staff to ensure that the patient receive the ultimate patient experience. The Registered Dental Assistant assists the dentist chairside during treatment procedures, performing all assisting duties permitted by law. Key...
Position Description: The Dental Assistant is the liaison between the dentist and the patient. They maintain communication with the dentist, patient, and the front office staff to ensure that the patient receive the ultimate patient experience. The Dental Assistant assists the dentist chairside during treatment procedures, performing all assisting duties permitted by law. Key Responsibilities: Ass...
Position Description: The Dental Assistant is the liaison between the dentist and the patient. They maintain communication with the dentist, patient, and the front office staff to ensure that the patient receive the ultimate patient experience. The Dental Assistant assists the dentist chairside during treatment procedures, performing all assisting duties permitted by law. Key Responsibilities: Ass...
Reporting to the OPED/Assistive Technology Department, the Physical Therapist will provide therapy services to children from birth to 21 years of age and other patients as assigned, to restore function and to prevent disability following disease or injury. The Physical Therapist - AT will also be responsible for evaluating patients for Durable Medical Equipment and completing necessary documentati...
The Rehabilitation Technician performs routine tasks that support Rehabilitation Services within a specific hospital program. Under the supervision of a licensed/certified professional, the Rehabilitation Assistant provides treatment to patients. A high school level of knowledge is required (must be at least 18 years old), college training is preferred. The successful candidate must have experienc...
Acute Care & Specialty Hospitals: TIRR Memorial Hermann (Rehabilitation) City/Facility: Houston Post Code: 77030 Address: 1333 Moursund Houston, Texas 77030 Map: Show on map Clinical Department or Specialty: Allied Health Job Type: Full Time Post Date: 05/23/2013 Current CPR, experience required (vital signs,lifting,transfers) Job Description Position responsible for performing advanced indirect a...
Acute Care & Specialty Hospitals: TIRR Memorial Hermann (Rehabilitation) City/Facility: Houston Post Code: 77030 Address: 1333 Moursund Houston, Texas 77030 Map: Show on map Clinical Department or Specialty: Allied Health Job Type: Full Time Post Date: 05/23/2013 Current CPR, experience required (vital signs,lifting,transfers) Job Description Position responsible for performing advanced indirect a...
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Size of Industry in 2006:
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2006
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