With an aging population
that increasingly requires help to stay healthy, it's no surprise that many of
the careers in high demand are in the health services sector. You may have
noticed that three of the top five most in-demand jobs in 2019
overall came
from this field, but there are many more health-related jobs in need of large
numbers of workers. Here's a look at what jobs are in demand in this growing
industry:
1. Nursing assistant - Hospitals and long-term care
facilities rely on nursing assistants to help provide basic patient care. These
assistants are often the main caregivers in nursing homes, which means the
demand for their services will continue to grow. They might measure vital
signs, serve meals, or help move patients from beds to wheelchairs. You must
complete an approved program and pass an exam to work in this field. Total new
job openings: 173,400. Average salary: $29,580.
2. Licensed practical nurse (LPN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) - These nurses are on the front lines of patient care. Under the supervision of doctors or registered nurses, LPNs and LVNs might collect patient histories, insert catheters, change bandages, or run basic lab tests. The need for LPNs and LVNs is especially pronounced in home care organizations and long-term care facilities; focusing on rural and other underserved areas can yield plenty of opportunities. Total new job openings: 88,900. Average salary: $47,050.
3. Medical and health services manager - Every facility that provides clinical services needs medical and health services managers to plan, direct, and coordinate those services. These high-level managers are responsible for setting department policies and goals, preparing budgets, and recruiting and supervising staff. They should see increased demand for their services as the baby boomers get older and more people move into nursing homes. Total new job openings: 72,100. Average salary: $113,730.
4. Physical therapist - Those who focus on helping injured people improve their mobility and relieve their pain will find their services more and more in demand. Physical therapists use stretches and therapeutic exercises that are designed to increase patients' movement and help them recover from surgery or injury. Some choose to specialize in areas like sports injuries, orthopedics, or geriatrics. Total new job openings: 67,100. Average salary: $88,880.
5. Dental assistant - Taking x-rays, sterilizing instruments, and teaching people how to take care of their teeth are all in a day's work for dental assistants. They prepare and organize dental tools and hand them to the dentist during procedures. Demand for these workers is expected to grow as many dentists offload more routine tasks to assistants. Some states have no formal educational requirements; in others, dental assistants must complete an accredited program and pass an exam. Total new job openings: 64,600. Average salary: $39,770.
Norb Leahy, Dunwoody
GA Tea Party Leader
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