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15 Hottest Healthcare Fields of 2009

Georgia Price / AllHealthcare

The healthcare industry is truly the place to be! There is a need for roughly 2 million healthcare professionals by 2016, and many occupations are predicted to grow by at least 27% over the coming years. What does this mean for you? Well, if you are looking to break into a healthcare field, now is the time. And if you are already here, you can rest assured that while other industries are laying off employees, healthcare is hiring.

You’ve probably heard about the nursing shortage that has plagued the US over the last two years, but did you know that there are dozens of other healthcare occupations that are facing the same problems? As the Baby Boomers age and Generation X begins to have children, the need for a large group of talented, diverse healthcare workers become ever-more important.

So what fields are expected to see a surge? You might be surprised. Niche occupations like Dietetic Technicians and Respiratory Therapists are one of the hottest places to be in 2009. Physician-extender occupations will also see increased demand because of a growing reliance on retail clinics staffed by Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Finally, the number of non-clinical and support careers are expected to multiply, fueled by an emphasis on public health and the emergence of new record-keeping systems.

     

Fitness Trainers

     

Dental Hygienists

     

Rehabilitation Counselors

     

Medical Social Workers

     

Medical Scientists

     

Physical Therapy Assistants

     

Health Educators

     

Dietetic Technicians

     

Medical Records & Health IT

     

Surgical Technologists

     

Primary Care Physicians

     

Physician Assistants

     

Nurse Practitioners

     

Respiratory Therapists

     

Case Managers


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    delpi98

    about 1 month ago

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    Dr. Nurse Practitioner ....um no thank you. It is unethical for an NP to try and pass him/herself off as having the same clinical knowledge and skill of that of a MD. If they were up to par...then the NPs wouldn't be stuck in fast track seeing non acute patients...they would be treating the whole gamete of illness and injury. Fact is...nurse practitioner and doctor nurses are taught by the nursing model....physicians and PAs are taught in the medical model....big difference.
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    pvgregory

    about 1 month ago

    4 comments

    I was a Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide for 16 years. I have completed my MBA in Healthcare Management and am seriously pursuing an entry level management position in healthcare. My interests are:Patient Advocate, Resource Specialists, and Admissions and Discharger planner. I am open to any and all freedback. Thank you and Happy New Year

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    jm_durga

    2 months ago

    2 comments

    Hi friends, am working as a Data Analyst for the project of the global concern JnJ. Can i get any job offer in medical records.?

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    allesha

    8 months ago

    2 comments

    my aunt is a Respiratory Therapists and im thinking of becoming on. But what are the advantage of becoming one.

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    nanahill

    about 1 year ago

    2 comments

    Hello, my name is Vanessa Hill. i have recently relocated to KY from WA state where I worked as an RHIT/coder/biller. The CPC certification is more accepted than the RHIT here in this state. i have been searching for work, but it has been hard. I love the billing/analyzing/revenue part of the job that I did in WA. But the problem I have been having is these jobs call for BA in nursing, accounting or finance in analysing or revenue cycle. Any suggestions?

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    Lauranevarez

    about 1 year ago

    4 comments

    Hi my name is Laura and Im going to start phlebotomy this month. id like to know where should i start in terms of job hunting once i graduate, and what hospitals are hiring and labs? Whats the right path, because i just dont have a clue? Please email me. Thanks

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    soosaiarul

    about 1 year ago

    2 comments

    hai iam soosai arul i have diplamo in hotelmanagement course but ineed more detailes about
    hygienic

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    jasraj

    about 1 year ago

    2 comments

    hi i m doing phlebotomy course and wanna go for registered nurse what is the best path to go for rn.

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    Mohsharif

    about 1 year ago

    10 comments

    Dear Sirs/Madams,
    I have a Bachelore degree as hygienist-epidemiologist and Master degree in Public Health. Now I am working as project Coordinator in Tajikistan. But I would like to find a job in US, because I like USA. The high salary is not interested me. I like administrative and managerial work. I have one dependant - my 2,5 years old son. my husband is studying in US.
    If there is something appropiate, please contact me: E-mail: nasrulloeva@yahoo.com
    Thanks, Moh

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    MERK

    about 1 year ago

    2 comments

    Hi,
    Looking for a LPN position in a Drs. Office or private duty. If there is anything out there, please contact me! ( Part-time, Beaver, Sewickley or Pittsburgh area) e-mail,mminnici@aol.com

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    nicole1

    about 1 year ago

    2 comments

    i am interested in atheletic training

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    mschadlick

    about 1 year ago

    2 comments

    i am going to be a medical assistant what is the going rate

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    mlicorish

    about 1 year ago

    2 comments

    I actually just started taking classes for a Medical Billing and Coding degree....$14/hr. is not very enticing..any thoughts..

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    PA_Red

    about 1 year ago

    42 comments

    I would love to have more information about this field in the healthcare industry. I already have my degree in Medical Billing & Coding, am currently working on my degree in Medical Office Administration and plan on getting my Bachelor's in Medical IT.