| | Healthcare Careers and Trends for 2010 | | | Healthcare Careers and Trends for 2010
- By: Joshua Penman
Everyone requires health care services at some point and with social, demographic and economic changes in our world today there are changes in the healthcare career field as well.
Some researchers and professionals have determined the following career fields are subject to certain changes, which open them up for the possibility of a growth trend:
· Nurse staffing. Deep fissures will arise from the debates regarding mandatory staffing levels. Laws will cause even more shortages.
· Healthcare professional shortage. Industry will increase compensation. Pro-active recruitment and promotion of health care careers at higher education institutions will increase.
· the baby boomers. Boomers are a major policy concern for long-term care due to their sheer volume and discriminating tastes.
Additional research has shown that specific careers will be affected:
Speech-language Pathologists and Audiologists
Employment for Speech-language pathologists and audiologists in 2000 job market was 101,000 and till 2010 it is expected to see 40% growth in the employment which is faster than the average growth in the careers of speech related health care.
Pharmacy technicians
Another best job in industry in 2010 will be of Pharmacy Technicians because of the higher need of medical for aging population. You need formal training and education to get this job.
Medical Assistants
If you are into the field of Medical Assistant then you will have better job prospects in the coming 2010 year.
Overall from 2000 to 2010 there has been seen a growth of 57% in the number of employment medical assistants. There were 329,000 medical assistants in 2000, which will see addition of 187,000 in them this year. Medicine is becoming one of the fastest growing fields and will lead to many jobs in 2010.
Registered Nurses
Year 2010 job market trend is also going to see many nursing jobs because of the shortage of nurses and higher demand for the personnel in this career,
Nursing Jobs will be among the most popular of the careers in industry in 2010 and will see a rising trends. In USA there will be much higher demand for RNs or Registered Nurses. 2,194,000 number of registered nurses jobs there will rise of 26% generating 561,000 more jobs in the field of registered nurses.
Surveys that were conducted as to which category was experiencing the most growth within their Hospitals, the top reply was Gynecology, with 23% of the response. Cardiology followed at 15% and Pediatrician was third, with 13% of the response.
Normally health care hiring methodology has been through referral and more personal methods but now, due to the increasing needs,
The highest attrition is for Nurse and Duty doctors who are also high in demand. The finding of the report is startling and reveals the correlation between the hiring and attrition rate in organizations.
So for those involved in the healthcare career field already and do like working with people as well as the tasks involved in nursing, then the nursing field would be the best choice of the careers in healthcare.
There are many job search sites to utilize for those just out of college, moved to a new area or simply looking for a change.
Due to the changes in the healthcare industry it is showing significant trends in the need for healthcare professionals.
Find out about the trends in the Healthcare Career field.
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| | Five Key Trends in Health Care Technology | | | Five Key Trends in Health Care TechnologyBy Christina Orlovsky, contributor
Jan. 15, 2010 - As we begin a new decade, the health care industry has secured its place as one of the country's top issues for the coming year and beyond. Consumer-driven care and quality reporting are becoming widespread; organizations continue to push for a nationwide electronic health record; the need for increased health information technology (IT) persists; and health care reform is imminent.
While the nation braces for change amid uncertainty, the stimulus money that has been dedicated to health technology points to a number of trends on the horizon.
Here's a look into five of the biggest trends in health care technology:
1. Small Wonders
"During 2010, health care applications and medical devices are going from big and stationary to small and mobile," says Patricia B. Wise, RN, MS, MA, vice president of health care information systems for the Health Information Management and Systems Society (HIMSS), who also emphasizes the increased importance of consumer engagement and patient coordination with health care decision making.
2. The Era of the Robot
As more and more patients seek out minimally-invasive surgical procedures because of reduced risks and easier recovery, hospitals across the country are also realizing the importance of robotic-assisted surgical devices, such as the da Vinci system. Utilized most frequently for prostate and gynecologic procedures, robotic devices are among the ECRI Institute's list of the top seven technology trends to watch in 2010.
In its Health Plan Watch List, the Plymouth Meeting, a Pennsylvania-based patient safety research nonprofit, predicts that less expensive, specialty-specific robotics, such as laparo-endoscopic single-site surgery and orthopedic robotic surgery will enter the market and create new demand for precise, minimally-invasive surgical procedures.
3. Nursing Involvement
"One of the top trends for 2010 will be the involvement of nursing professionals in system analysis, design, selection, implementation and optimization of information technology," says Joyce Sensmeier, MS, RN-BC, HIMSS vice president of informatics.
According to the 2009 HIMSS Impact of the Informatics Nurse Survey, the benefit of these nursing professionals to health IT is that they have an impact on patient safety, workflow and user/clinician acceptance within their organizations.
4. Health at Home
With a growing senior population that will be requiring care this decade and in the decades to come, access to medical providers is expected to be an increasing priority. Experts predict that much of this access will become home-based, thanks to the growing trend of telemedicine and online physician office visits.
Virtual doctor's visits are already in use in the nation's 50th state, which became the first in the United States to implement Online Care, a virtual visit platform developed by American Well. The Hawaii Medical Service Association allows patients virtual access to its 150 participating physicians through e-mail visits and video chats.
Acceptance and implementation of this type of online patient-physician communication is spreading: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota recently adopted the Online Care Anywhere program for its 10,000 employees and their families, becoming the first health plan in the continental United States to employ such technology.
5. A Financial Focus on the Health IT Workforce
Acknowledging that advancements in technology are useless if there's not enough staff to implement them, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology (ONC) recently announced more than $110 million in funding for programs to train the health IT professionals of the future.
Led by David Blumenthal, M.D., national coordinator for health IT, the ONC will institute four new programs authorized by the HITECH Act, which "seeks to improve patient care and make it patient-centric through the creation of a secure, interoperable nationwide health information network."
In a message announcing two new education programs and two new workforce training grants, Blumenthal stated, "Modernizing our health care system requires the mobilization of an educated and talented workforce. By supporting such training we will accelerate the meaningful use of health IT and create tens of thousands of secure jobs when and where they are desperately needed."
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| | Eight Trend-Setting Healthcare Careers | | | Okay, it's no surprise that the healthcare industry is the perennial favorite when it comes to offering careers that have staying power. Here are eight to consider.
This ain’t your daddy’s healthcare industry. Nowadays, while job seekers are looking for careers that aren’t as likely to be impacted by the poor economy, downsizing or affected by offshoring, many people are turning to healthcare, a growing industry because of the aging population. For job seekers just starting out in the job market and trying to decide what career to pursue or what major to take in college, here are some ideas that they might not have thought about.
Art Therapist
Any job seeker who wants to blend her artistic side with the field of healthcare might want to consider a career as an art therapist. The American Art Therapy Association actively promotes the field while the Art Therapy Credentials Board offers individuals the opportunity to become board certified. A master’s degree is the benchmark. Jobs can be found in a number of places including hospitals, clinics, residential programs, schools, and elder care facilities. Top earning therapists can earn over $50,000/annually, though private practice generally pays more.
Behavioral Geneticist
Because recent information has pointed to a link between genetics and human behavior, the area of behavioral genetics looks to be a growing field as researchers focus on identifying gene-related therapies for age-old problems. Expect to get an advanced education – think PhD – and to focus in academia and research. For further information, check out the Behavior Genetics Association.
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC)
For job seekers who are considering a career as a nurse, but might want an added twist, consider becoming a CLNC. They work behind the scenes educating attorneys on medical cases since most attorneys are trained in the law, not the medical field. Job seekers with active RN licenses (with or without a BSN) can attend an accredited program and obtain their certification. Many CNLCs charge $100 to $150 an hour for their services.
Genetic Counselor
With a specialized graduate degree in experience in genetics and counseling, job seekers may want to become genetic counselors. Their role is to provide information and support to families who have members with birth defects or genetic disorders or who may be at risk for these conditions. They may also work in the fields of research or teaching. The American Board of Genetic Counseling can provide certification, while the National Society of Genetic Counselors is the primary professional association.
Informatics Specialist
Whether it is health informatics, bioinformatics or clinical informatics, this field combines data management and health science to determine how health information is received, managed and communicated. With 200 accredited training programs it is clear this field is growing. Information from the American Medical Informatics Association indicates that the Department of Labor Statistics estimates a 49 percent growth in the next few years.
Medical Illustrator
Here’s a career that can blend the creative with the healthcare field. Medical illustrators take their knowledge of anatomy and physiology as well as other medical concepts to create educational materials for publications and journals. With a BA/BS in life science and certification as a medical illustrator (CMI) most medical illustrators earn somewhere in the $50,000 to $75,000 range.
Patient Advocate
Here’s a career that even U.S. News and World Report indicated at the end of 2007 would be one to keep an eye on in the future. Because so many people – young and old – find it difficult to understand their healthcare needs and plans, patient advocates can help educate patients and negotiate fees.
Wellness Coach
Primarily a corporate or consulting position, the wellness coach typically provides health and wellness coaching and education to the employees in an organization. While basic requirements include an undergraduate degree in a related field, some organizations seek LVNs and RNs. Being a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) helps, too. Salary will depend on location and size of the employee population, but usually exceeds $50,000/annually. See WellnessCoachCareers.com for current opportunities.
So for job seekers who envision a future in healthcare, know it’s not all about medical school anymore. There is a wealth of new careers emerging in this field and probably many more on the way.
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| | | | Advanced Nursing Job Trends | | | Kathleen Dracup, D.N.Sc, RN, Professor and Dean, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco
Today’s master’s programs have increased the amount of clinical practice required by students so that graduates enter the job market ready for certification. There is also a greater emphasis on applying new research findings to methods of patient care. This might involve students’ reading literature about new treatments and then incorporating the appropriate changes.
The impact of managed care
All master’s program candidates should consider courses in cost-benefit analysis. As managed-care systems become more predominant in the industry, health-care workers will be asked to justify the expense of each treatment, as well as its effectiveness. This leads to the crucial issue of quality. There will always be a strong effort to minimize costs in every health-care procedure, but that cannot compromise the quality of care. It’s safe to say that discharging a newborn too soon from a hospital due to shortsightedness can be quite costly.
Depending on the specialty, master’s candidates entering the job market may be expected to oversee auxiliary-care providers, such as nurse aides or other unlicensed employees. They may work in a team structure, and in this capacity, the nurse specialist may be expected to manage, motivate, and steer the group. This requires team-building and other management techniques.
Opportunities for nurses
While everyone in the health-care facility will have a part in ensuring patient satisfaction, nurses—particularly advanced practice nurses—will shoulder a great deal of this load. Developing interpersonal and communication skills and having an understanding of human behavior will make it easier for the advanced practice nurse to help patients to understand modern health-care procedures, which will no doubt improve their feelings of satisfaction.
Nurses at all levels should be aware of the need for flexibility. Many health-care organizations are reducing the number of beds in hospitals and transferring the care of a growing number of patients to other types of facilities or settings. In light of this trend, it’s best for the master’s program student to gain experience in a variety of settings, including homes, clinics, and community-based facilities.
The demand for high-quality care will continue to grow. Medical innovations and technological advances will continue. The quality and effectiveness of health care will continue to improve, and nurses with graduate degrees will play an active role in this trend.
Hot employment spots
The health-care industry has undergone such radical transformation in the last five years that administrators feel they cannot predict whether any one geographic region will have more hirings than another. Generally, nurses with master’s degrees will be in demand in all regions of the country, in both the United States and Canada.
Industry trends indicate that, along with continuing opportunities in hospitals, more and more nurses will also work outside the hospital in outpatient clinics and community settings—and even in businesses. As patients spend less time in hospitals, the need grows for nurse specialists to oversee home-care settings and ensure that the quality of care is high. In this vein, some nurses are taking the initiative and running their own businesses as health-care providers, offering services as they see fit in whatever locations are appropriate.
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| | Health IT hottest career trend for college graduates | | | LA JOLLA, CA – Healthcare information technology is the hottest career option for college graduates, according to a new trend study from the University of California San Diego Extension.
The study, which was based on enrollment figures, national employment statistics and interviews with San Diego business executives, lists 14 careers that are believed to be top choices for recent and midcareer college graduates in this recession.
Thanks in part to government initiatives health IT is advancing, the need for technicians to keep medical records organized and confidential is also growing, the study says. Emerging jobs such as healthcare integration engineer, healthcare systems analyst, clinical IT consultant and technology support specialist will all require technicians.
"Jobs and needs in the healthcare information technology field are a critical component of plans for positive change in the healthcare industry," said Mary Walshok, associate vice chancellor of public programs and dean of UC San Diego Extension, in the study.
Typical coursework in health information technology includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, health data requirements and standards, clinical classification and coding systems, data analysis, healthcare reimbursement methods, database security and management, and quality improvement methods.
"Several factors – a growing industry with vast employment needs, a societal concern with federal backing for broad reform, and a solution incorporating advanced knowledge and skills among workers – combine to form a strong base for workforce development and employment opportunity for the coming decade," said Mark Cafferty, San Diego Workforce Partnership president and CEO, in the study.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (2010-11 Edition), medical records and health information technicians held about 172,500 jobs in 2008, and this number is expected to grow much faster than the average, seeing an increase of 20 percent or more.
"The increasing use of electronic health records (EHR) will continue to broaden and alter the job responsibilities of health information technicians," the handbook reads. "For example, with the use of EHRs, technicians must be familiar with EHR computer software, maintaining EHR security, and analyzing electronic data to improve healthcare information. Health information technicians use EHR software to maintain data on patient safety, patterns of disease, and disease treatment and outcome. Technicians also may assist with improving EHR software usability and may contribute to the development and maintenance of health information networks."
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