HealthcareJobsMost Sought-after Healthcare Jobs

The Covid-19 pandemic has shaped the healthcare industry as we know it and resulted in the rapid growth of various healthcare roles. And with healthcare continuing to remain a top priority, many job seekers opted to change sectors and train themselves to work for a cause and serve people. Are you in between jobs and wondering about your next career move? Read along as we highlight the most in-demand healthcare roles currently out there.

Nurse practitioner

A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who is able to provide advanced care to patients. The responsibilities generally include prescribing medication when necessary to ensure the physical well-being of the patient, and diagnosing and treating acute conditions, such as infections, various injuries, high blood pressure, or diabetes, while also offering health promotion and prevention and treatment options.  If you choose to specialize, you have the option of becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP), a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP).

Average base salary: $117,902 per year

Physician Assistant

A physician assistant is a healthcare professional with proven experience in working closely with doctors to assist them in reading charts and examining, diagnosing and treating patients. The list of job descriptions also includes prescribing and administering appropriate medication. Most importantly, a physician assistant is also able to evaluate patients’ health and their requests while aiming to address these to the best of their abilities and discuss such findings, including health problems that might occur, with a physician.

Average base salary: $101,854 per year

Nurse Anesthetist

So what does a nurse anesthetist do? They are specially trained healthcare workers authorized to manage anesthesia services and assist with other medical procedures during surgeries and other required tasks. They are also nurses who are able to provide preparation instructions and assess patient history before the surgery. Nurse anesthetists are also responsible for creating an anesthesia plan and administering it with the required medication during and after the procedure. Given the vital part they fulfill within a medical team, nurse anesthetists are required to have a valid nursing license in their state.

Average base salary: $195,610 per year

Pharmacist

A pharmacist is a healthcare worker who is medically trained to provide advice on the prescription and use of medications. Their responsibilities also include dispensing medicines to patients and advising them on how to take them safely. More importantly, pharmacists also counsel people on the proper dosing and the possible ways of administering such prescribed medications. The pharmacist is also required to adhere to the applicable law when giving out subscriptions, reviewing labels and training pharmacy staff, among other duties.

Average base salary: $146,278 per year

Physical Therapist

Another rewarding and sought-after role on this list is the physical therapist, who is dedicated to helping patients with physical difficulties and to recover from injuries, improve disabilities, or help with aging-related mobility issues, among others. They aim to restore and increase their moving abilities while also reducing the occurrence of future problems. However, it’s important to note that different types of physiotherapists are available, including cardiovascular, cardiovascular, or physical therapists specializing in men’s and women’s health, neurology, or respiratory physiotherapist, among others.

Average base salary: $91,010 per year

But how to get into healthcare?

Are you considering changing your career or opting for another role within the healthcare industry? There are several ways to find your next adventure. If you are unsure about the type of role that would suit you best, why not start your search with a career quiz to help you get closer to your dream role? After identifying your strength and main areas of interest, checking job searching sites that can use artificial intelligence, such as Lensa, to match you up with your future roles can help you fasten up your job search.

Hopefully, the roles highlighted in this article will help you make an informed decision about the direction you are taking in your job search and speed up the process for you. Working in the healthcare industry can be extremely rewarding, and don’t be afraid about the qualifications. There are several roles where you can use transferable skills or have minimal training to start making a difference. All of this is topped with a competitive salary and plenty of opportunities to climb that ladder. So, what are you waiting for?

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