Careers in Health

Clinical Psychologist

Do you find the human mind fascinating? Are interested in seemingly everyday thought-processes? Do you enjoy helping others, are a great listener, and give great advice? If you answered yes to more than one of these, you might want to consider a career in clinical psychology.   

Physical Therapy Assistant

A physical therapist assistant helps to provide assistance to physical therapists when providing treatment for patients. These treatments focus on relieving pain in patients, increasing their mobility, and helping to prevent permanent disability in patients. Many of these patients have suffered fractures; have heart disease, chronic lower back pain, arthritis or cerebral palsy.

Optician

Helping people see more clearly every day can be rewarding task.  In the field of optometry, the knowledgeable work of the optician, who helps ensure eyeglasses and contact lenses fit properly, is essential.

Speech Pathologist

Also known as speech therapists, speech-language pathologists study language and assess, diagnose, and treat language and speech disorders, as well as those disorders and issues related to speaking, fluency, and swallowing. They also work with those who cannot pronounce certain sounds clearly.

Radiologic Technologists

If you like the thought of helping others, and want to enter a profession that is sure to see growth in the next ten years, you might want to consider becoming a radiologic technologist.

Cardiovascular Technologist

If you like helping others and want to start a career that is sure to see growth in the decades to come, you might want to consider becoming a cardiovascular technologist.

Health Informatics

If you are interested in a healthcare career, and have a keen sense of organization, you might want to consider a career as a health informatics professional.

Phlebotomist

Those who aren’t squeamish around blood and other bodily fluids and who are interested in a well-paid career in health may want to consider the path to becoming a phlebotomist.  These professionals work in laboratories or hospitals. They may also work for non-profits health clinics that offer medical services or blood blanks.

Medical Assistant

A medical assistant takes on a very important role in the medical community. They perform important clinical and administrative duties to help a medical office run smoothly. They may work for podiatrists, physicians, chiropractors, or any other health practitioner. Medical assistants should not be confused with physician assistants, whose job it is to examine and diagnose patients while under the advisement of a real practicing physician.

Dietitians and Nutritionists

In the past few years, there has been a growing public interest when it comes to health and nutrition. More than ever, people are aware of the consequences of eating unhealthy food, especially considering the country’s growing obesity rate and the steady rise in diabetes. Because of this, job opportunities for nutritionists can only grow.