Careers in Healthcare & Medicine
Three hundred and eighty-three careers across medical practice, nursing, allied health, public health, mental health, and the clinical and laboratory work that keeps healthcare systems running. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 6 of 8 for Healthcare & Medicine.
383 careers in Healthcare & Medicine, page 6 of 8
Nurse Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Oversees nursing staff, manages patient care units, and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and standards to…
Nurse Midwives
Master's Degree · $128,790
Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May…
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,000
Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic illnesses, performs physical exams, prescribes medication, and provides health…
Nurse Practitioners
Master's Degree · $129,210
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on…
Nursing Assistant Student
Certificate or Vocational Training · $38,000
Assists patients with daily living activities, takes vital signs, and communicates observations to nursing staff,…
Nursing Assistants
High School Diploma · $39,530
Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such…
Nursing Home / Senior Living CEO
Bachelor's degree (MHA/MBA common) · $130,000
Leads a nursing home, assisted living facility, or senior living community, overseeing resident care, regulatory…
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $90,895
Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women,…
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Associate's Degree · $68,340 per year
Occupational therapy assistants help occupational therapists provide treatments and procedures to clients. They guide…
Occupational Therapists
Master's Degree · $98,340
Assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living…
Occupational Therapy Aides
High School Diploma · $37,370
Under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, perform only delegated,…
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Associate's Degree · $68,340
Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with…
Oncology Informatics Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Analyzes, designs, and implements information systems and technology solutions within oncology departments to optimize…
Oncology Research Scientist
Ph.D. in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, or Pharmacology · $120,000
Conducts cancer biology research to identify therapeutic targets and develop novel anti-cancer treatments including…
Ophthalmic Assistant
High school diploma or GED equivalent, plus certification or completion of an accredited training program. · $60,000
Ophthalmic Assistants are highly skilled healthcare professionals who support ophthalmologists in providing…
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
High School Diploma · $44,080
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye…
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
High School Diploma · $67,260
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and…
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Post-Doctoral Training · $90,895
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision…
Opticians, Dispensing
High School Diploma · $46,560
Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or…
Optometrists
Doctoral Degree · $134,830
Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system,…
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Post-Doctoral Training · $232,870
Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat…
Orderlies
High School Diploma · $37,700
Transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. May…
Orthodontists
Post-Doctoral Training · $228,780
Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign…
Orthopedic Shoe Technician
Postsecondary nondegree award · $48,000
Orthopedic shoe technicians, also known as orthotic and prosthetic technicians, fabricate, repair, and maintain…
Orthopedic Surgeon Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Assists orthopedic surgeons in surgical procedures, patient care, and clinical duties, often functioning as a Physician…
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
Master's or Doctoral Degree · $135,000
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
Orthoptists
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate · $78,140
Diagnose and treat visual system disorders such as binocular vision and eye movement impairments.
Orthotists and Prosthetists
Master's Degree · $78,310
Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients…
Outcomes Researcher (HEOR)
Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Health Services Research, or Outcomes Research · $110,000
Designs and conducts health outcomes research using real-world data, patient-reported outcomes, and observational…
Paramedics
Associate's Degree · $58,410
Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication…
Patent Agent / Patent Scientist
Ph.D. in Science or Engineering + USPTO Registration · $105,000
Drafts and prosecutes patent applications for scientific inventions, conducting prior art searches and working with…
Pathologist Assistant
Master's Degree · $96,314
Assists pathologists in the examination and dissection of surgical specimens and in performing postmortem examinations.…
Pathologists' Assistant
Master's Degree · $105,000
Examine and dissect surgical specimens and perform postmortem examinations under the supervision of a pathologist. This…
Pathology Assistant
Master's in Pathologists' Assistant Studies · $72,000
Assists pathologists by performing gross examination of surgical specimens, preparing tissue for histological…
Patient Care Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $38,000 - $45,000
Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) work under the supervision of nurses and other medical staff to provide direct patient…
Patient Outreach Specialist
Associate's Degree · $45,000
Facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers to deliver information, support, and resources that…
Patient Recruitment Specialist (Clinical Trials)
Bachelor's in Marketing, Communications, or Life Sciences · $68,000
Develops and executes patient recruitment and retention strategies for clinical trials, leveraging digital marketing,…
Patient Representatives
High School Diploma · $67,260
Assist patients in obtaining services, understanding policies and making health care decisions.
Patient Service Representative
High School Diploma · $38,000
Patient Service Representatives are the first point of contact for patients in healthcare settings. They manage…
Pediatric Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $220,000
Diagnose, treat, and manage complex medical conditions in infants, children, and adolescents by applying advanced…
Pediatric Surgeons
Master's or Doctoral Degree · $90,895
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses,…
Pediatricians, General
Post-Doctoral Training · $210,130
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further…
Periodontist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $280,000
Diagnoses, treats, and prevents diseases of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Performs surgical…
Personal Care Aides
High School Diploma · $34,900
Provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities or illness who require help with personal care and…
Personal Care Assistant
High School Diploma · $33,000
Assists individuals with daily living activities, providing companionship and support in their homes or care…
Pharmaceutical Business Development Manager
MBA + Life Sciences background; Ph.D./M.D. advantageous · $145,000
Identifies and evaluates strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, and M&A targets for pharmaceutical companies,…
Pharmaceutical Compliance Officer
Bachelor's in Life Sciences, Law, or Business; Master's preferred · $110,000
Ensures pharmaceutical operations comply with FDA, EMA, and global regulatory requirements, managing compliance…
Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry · $105,000
Develops drug delivery systems and dosage forms (tablets, injectables, topicals) by optimizing formulations for…
Pharmaceutical Packaging Engineer
Bachelor's in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science · $85,000
Designs and validates primary and secondary packaging systems for pharmaceutical products, ensuring drug stability,…
Pharmaceutical Patent Agent / IP Specialist
Ph.D. in Chemistry/Biology + Patent Bar; J.D. for Patent Attorney · $145,000
Manages intellectual property strategy for pharmaceutical innovations, drafting and prosecuting patents, conducting…