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15 Hottest Healthcare Fields of 2009
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Physician Assistants
The growing number of retail clinics in places like CVS pharmacies, Target stores, and airports has increased the demand for physician-extender occupations. Physician assistants often staff these new facilities and provide basic care. Physician assisting remains a popular career because of it’s lucrative salary and responsibilities.
Relevant Statistics
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Projected Need: 27,000
Projected Growth: 27+%
Median Wage: $38/hr
Physicians assistants must graduate from an accredited program and become licensed by their state in order to practice. Admittance into a program usually requires at least 2 years of college and some healthcare experience. Some physician assistants specialize in an area like emergency medicine or surgery. Post-graduate education is available for areas such as internal medicine, pediatrics, or rural primary care.
While physician assistants work under the supervision of physicians, they reserve a relative amount of autonomy because of their level of knowledge and experience.
jm_durga
8 days 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.?
allesha
6 months ago
2 comments
my aunt is a Respiratory Therapists and im thinking of becoming on. But what are the advantage of becoming one.
nanahill
10 months 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?
Lauranevarez
10 months 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
soosaiarul
11 months ago
2 comments
hai iam soosai arul i have diplamo in hotelmanagement course but ineed more detailes about
hygienic
jasraj
11 months ago
2 comments
hi i m doing phlebotomy course and wanna go for registered nurse what is the best path to go for rn.
Mohsharif
11 months 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
MERK
11 months 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
nicole1
11 months ago
2 comments
i am interested in atheletic training
mschadlick
12 months ago
2 comments
i am going to be a medical assistant what is the going rate
mlicorish
12 months ago
2 comments
I actually just started taking classes for a Medical Billing and Coding degree....$14/hr. is not very enticing..any thoughts..
PA_Red
12 months 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.