(HealthNewsDigest.com) – According to the U.S. Census, the aging United States population is bringing many changes with it, including an increase in the number of healthcare positions required, as well as more people needed to work in related industries such as technology and logistics.
In 2010, 13 percent of U.S. Baby Boomers were 65 years or older. By 2030, that number is expected to grow to 19 percent. As Baby Boomers age and have more health issues, of course, the people who care for the help older Americans also needs to expand so that everyone can get the top-quality healthcare they need.
In their Occupational Outlook, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that between 2016 to 2026, the growth in the number of healthcare occupations will result in about 2.4 million new healthcare jobs available across the country. At the same time, the entire healthcare industry is projected to grow by 18 percent, which is much higher than the average for other occupations.
Career opportunities in the healthcare sector mean an increase in employment for the following specific medical positions: physicians, registered nurses (RN), licensed practical nurses (LPN), nursing assistants, home health aides, medical assistants, and therapists. New positions are expected in doctors offices, hospitals, and other medical facilities, both public and private. The best medical staffing agencies in the world are busy trying to keep up with this growing demand, working hard to find the right match between qualified specialists and the numerous facilities which need their services.
Healthcare is a lucrative career path these days. For example, the need for well-trained physicians has never been higher. There are only an estimated 1 million licensed, active physicians in the U.S. now, serving a population of 360 million Americans and growing. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) reports that in less than 20 years, the shortage of physicians will only get worse. By 2020, the shortfall is expected to reach more than 100,000 doctors.
This means that career opportunities in the healthcare sector will mean that well-trained medical professionals will make any more money in the future. A recent survey by Merritt Hawkins found that on average, graduating physicians receive an average of 100 job offers after medical school.
With these changes, there is a ripple effect. For instance, healthcare-related careers in tech are also on a sharp rise. In addition to Pharmacy Technicians, Forbes Magazine suggests that the following new technology-related healthcare jobs will be in high demand in the coming years: Reconstructive Surgery 3D Printing Specialists, Epigenetic Counselors, Robotic Clinical Documentation Scribes, Voice Assistant Healthcare Content Specialists, Virtual Hospital Managers, Brain Neurostimulation Specialists, Health Finances Planners, and Precision Medicine Compounding Pharmacists.
Medical logistics refers to the people who help get the needed materials, such as medical and surgical supplies, medical devices and pharmaceuticals to medical facilities and to manage these resources efficiently once they arrive. These are the positions that support the doctors, nurses and medical staffs.
A simple search on a job platform like Indeed and Glassdoor also indicates that well-paying positions in healthcare logistics are also on the rise. These jobs include Organ and Tissue Operations Coordinators, Healthcare Materials Coordinators, Medical Dispatchers, Receiving Supervisors, Medicals Supply Chain Managers, Remote Area Medical Logistics Coordinators, and others. These medical logistics jobs pay well but require significantly less training and monetary investment to build a solid career in the healthcare field than some of the more traditional medical professions.
For young people looking for an in-demand career, or anyone looking to make a career change, healthcare should definitely be considered as one of the best employment choices for the future.
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