14 Jobs You May Not Have Considered That Are Hiring Like Crazy

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Jul 20, 2017 · 4 min read

If you had to guess, which industry would you say will grow the fastest within the next decade? Despite what you might see on the news, it’s not tech or energy — it’s healthcare. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare as a whole is expected to add more jobs than any other industry between 2014 and 2024 (about 9.8 million). In fact, just last month, health care added 59,100 new jobs.

Many workers today in fields like retail and the fossil fuel industries are feeling the pressure of declining industry growth due to automation and globalization — but with the U.S. population growing, as well as the Baby Boomer generation aging and entering retirement, the outlook for healthcare is incredibly bright. So if you find that your job is becoming endangered, health care is a great field to transition into.

And don’t worry. It’s not all just positions with advanced degrees, like doctors and nurses, that are hiring. Below, we’ve outlined some of the most popular healthcare jobs out there, in fields as varied as speech language pathology to medical transcription to pharmacy and more. Read on to learn about these hot jobs — how many job openings there are, what they earn, how you can enter the field, and more!

1. Physical Therapist

Number of Open Jobs: 59,272

Median Salary: $66,180

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree (often, but not always) + 3-year Doctor of Physical Therapy degree

What They Do: Physical therapists work with those who have injuries or illnesses to help them regain movement and mitigate pain.

2. Caregiver

Number of Open Jobs: 46,022

Median Salary: $20,000

Education Required: High school degree/GED + certification

What They Do: Caregivers assist those with illnesses and injuries, the elderly, and others who need assistance with day-to-day living.

3. Occupational Therapist

Number of Open Jobs: 23,324

Median Salary: $69,100

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree + 2-year Master’s degree

What They Do: Occupational therapists help those with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities learn how to perform the tasks required in daily life.

4. Pharmacy Technician

Number of Open Jobs: 11,971

Median Salary: $23,932

Education Required: High school degree/GED + certification

What They Do: Pharmacy technicians fill prescriptions and assist pharmacists with the everyday business of running a pharmacy.

5. Speech Language Pathologist

Number of Open Jobs: 13,186

Median Salary: $69,309

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree + 2-year Master’s degree

What They Do: Speech language pathologists diagnose and treat communication disorders.

6. Certified Nursing Assistant

Number of Open Jobs: 171,866

Median Salary: $24,000

Education Required: High school degree/GED + certification

What They Do: Certified nursing assistants care for patients by attending to their hygiene, feeding them, performing basic medical procedures like checking vitals, and assisting nurses with their daily work.

7. Medical Assistant

Number of Open Jobs: 86,457

Median Salary: $28,880

Education Required: High school degree/GED + certification

What They Do: Medical assistants are tasked with recording patients’ medical histories, performing basic medical procedures like checking vitals, and assisting with the day-to-day operations of the facilities in which they work.

8. Physician Assistant

Number of Open Jobs: 50,748

Median Salary: $93,090

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree (often, but not always) and 2-year Master’s degree

What They Do: Physician assistants examine, diagnose, and prescribe medication to patients as well as performing some medical procedures like tending to wounds and removing casts.

9. Patient Care Technician

Number of Open Jobs: 60,995

Median Salary: $25,400

Education Required: High school degree/GED + certification

What They Do: Patient care technicians assist in medical procedures like taking vitals, administering medication, and helping patients with tasks like feeding, grooming, and walking.

10. Surgical Technician

Number of Open Jobs: 9,825

Median Salary: $40,945

Education Required: High school degree/GED + certification

What They Do: Surgical technicians assist surgeons in the operating room by preparing the room, providing equipment and tools, and more.

11. Medical Coder

Number of Open Jobs: 5,092

Median Salary: $40,000

Education Required: High school degree/GED + certification

What They Do: Medical coders translate doctor’s notes on patients regarding medical history, diagnoses, and treatments into standard medical codes in a database.

12. Case Manager

Number of Open Jobs: 53,866

Median Salary: $35,062

Education Required: Minimum of high school degree/GED + certification, although many employers prefer Bachelor’s or Associate’s degrees as well

What They Do: Case managers work with those who have injuries, illnesses, and disabilities to map out a treatment and recover plan.

13. Medical Transcriptionist

Number of Open Jobs: 884

Median Salary: $30,970

Education Required: High school degree/GED + certification

What They Do: Medical transcriptionists take audio recordings of doctors, nurses, and more and turn them into written documents like medical histories and reports.

14. Direct Support Professional

Number of Open Jobs: 22,005

Median Salary: $21,500

Education Required: Varies by state, but typically training/certification programs

What They Do: Direct Support Professionals work with those with disabilities in order to help them thrive in their communities and daily lives.


Originally published at www.glassdoor.com on July 20, 2017.

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