Registered Nurse
A registered nurse, or RN, is a skilled nursing position focused on patient care. There are a few different ways to become an RN but most have a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). RNs provide and coordinate patient care and give advice and support to patients and their families. RNs can be found in most healthcare settings including:
hospitals
physician offices
home health
long term care facilities.
Median Salary: $71,730
Predicted Rise in Employment: Predicted 15% Rise between 2016 and 2026
Required Education: Minimum of Bachelor's Degree
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Employment of registered nurses is expected to see a rate of growth upwards of 15 percent from 2016 to 2026,. This is much faster than average growth for all occupations nationwide. The field will continue to grow for a variety of reasons including:
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a focus on preventative care
an increase in chronic conditions
an aging baby boomer population.
12. Dental Hygienist
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Dental hygienists play an essential role in a dental office. Dental hygienists are responsible for cleaning patients' teeth, checking for signs of oral diseases or decay such as gingivitis. They also provide other preventative dental care measures such as fluoride treatment or x-rays. They are also responsible for educating patients on how they can improve and maintain good oral health for themselves and their families.
Median Salary: $74,820
Predicted Rise in Employment: Predicted 20% Rise between 2016 and 2026
Required Education: Minimum of Associate's Degree
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Dental hygienists must minimally hold an Associate's Degree in dental hygiene. All states require dental hygienists to be licensed. The demand for dental hygienists is expected to grow at a rate much faster than average due in part to continued research showing the direct link between oral and overall personal health.
11. Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Nuclear Medicine Technologists use a sophisticated scanner to produce images of various areas of a patient's body to help diagnose or treat certain medical conditions. They prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to patients undergoing the scans. The radioactive drugs cause abnormal areas of the body to appear different from normal areas in the images This allows doctors to locate and treat problem areas.
Median Salary: $76,820
Predicted Rise in Employment: Predicted 10% Rise between 2016 and 2026
Required Education: Minimum of Associate's Degree
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Nuclear medicine technologists must hold a minimum of an Associate's Degree from an accredited nuclear medicine technology program. The predicted rise of employment is again related to an aging population. This group relies on nuclear medicine technologists to provide imaging to patients with conditions like cancer or heart disease.
10. Speech-Language Pathologist
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Speech-language pathologists, or speech therapists, assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders. They work with children and adults struggling with speech, language, and swallowing disorders stemming from:
strokes
brain injury
developmental delays
autism
Almost 40% of speech therapists work in schools, while the rest work in healthcare facilities including hospitals.
Median Salary: $77,510
Predicted Rise in Employment: Predicted 18% Rise between 2016 and 2026
Required Education: Minimum of Master's Degree
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Employment of Speech-Language Pathologists is expected to grow 18 percent from 2016 to 2026, which is considered much faster than the average growth for all occupations. As the average age of the baby-boom population advances, they are at greater risk for heath conditions that cause speech or language impairments, such as strokes and dementia.
9. Genetic Counselor
A genetic counselor is a healthcare professional with specialized training in genetics and counseling. They provide risk assessment, education, and support to patients who want information about their risk for inheriting certain diseases. They also interpret genetic tests and serve as patient advocates. Most genetic counselors work full-time. They work in a variety of settings including:
medical centers
private and public hospitals
diagnostic laboratories
Median Salary: $80,370
Predicted Rise in Employment: Predicted 29% Rise between 2016 and 2026
Required Education: Minimum of Master's Degree
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The field of Genetic Counseling is seeing a much faster than average rate of growth, with a prediction of almost 900 new positions nationwide by 2026.
8. Radiation Therapist
Radiation therapists are part of a healthcare team that administers high doses of radiation to help treat cancer or other serious diseases. They collect and analyze patient data to plan a patient's treatment. Most radiation therapists have earned a minimum of an associate's degree and are usually licensed or certified by their particular state. Radiation therapist jobs can be found in:
hospitals
physician offices
outpatient treatment centers
These well-paid non-physician positions are usually full-time.
Median Salary: $82,330
Predicted Rise in Employment: Predicted 13% Rise between 2016 and 2026
Required Education: Minimum of Associate's Degree
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Employment of radiation therapists is expected to rise 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, which is considered faster than average growth for all occupations. As the population ages and radiation therapies advance, the demand for radiation therapists is expected to rise. The result is about 2,400 new jobs over the 10-year period.
7. Occupational Therapist
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Occupational therapists (OTs) are professionals with extensive training treating injured, sick, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. OTs work with patients to develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working that have been lost or impaired. Half of all OTs work in OT clinics or hospitals. Others work in nursing homes, schools, or home health.
Median Salary: $84,270
Predicted Rise in Employment: Predicted 24% Rise between 2016 and 2026
Required Education: Minimum of Master's Degree
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Employment of Occupational Therapists is projected to grow 24 percent from 2016 to 2026, which is much faster than average growth for all occupations. Experts predict there will be an increase for occupational therapists since OTs are a valuable resource in the treatment of a variety of illnesses and disabilities including Alzheimer's disease and autism.
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