Getting a Job in Health Care
Many of the fastest growing occupations in the United States are in health related fields. However, you don’t need to be a full-fledged doctor to get in on the action. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, some other top jobs in health services include home health aides, medical assistants, physical therapists and physician assistants.
With these jobs, you don’t need to get your doctorate degree, but you do need training and coursework. A physician assistant is a position that is both lucrative and financially rewarding. According to Salary.com, the average annual income for a physician is nearly $80K. That’s not bad.
Physician assistants can be employed in hospitals, clinics or doctors offices. They treat patients who don’t necessarily need the expertise of an actual physician.
To become a physician assistant you need to take accredited coursework (which usually takes about 2 years) and then pass an examination to become licensed.
If you think you want to get into the health care field but don’t want to spend so many years in school becoming a full physician, becoming a physician assistant is a good way to go.
