A recent AMN Healthcare survey of the medical care industry revealed that as advances are being made in medicine and health care management and organization, a variety of new jobs have appeared.
The report surveyed over 300 clinical and human resource professionals responsible for hiring in the U.S. medical industry. Eighty-six percent of these leaders said they recognized a need for new positions in the health care field. Many of these new jobs are coming as a result of changes in government policies and a growing elderly population.
Some of the new jobs that have been created include roles like medical scribes responsible for entering patient data into electronic healthcare systems, which are now legally required for clinical organizations. Health coaches, or people responsible for motivating and helping patients achieve certain wellness goals, are another example of never-before-seen medical positions. Additionally, the survey revealed a need for things like care coordinators who oversee patient transitions between different facilities and telehealth-trained care providers, or doctors or nurses who can diagnose and treat patients through exclusively virtual interactions.
“Healthcare is the most dynamic employment sector in the country, not only in job growth but now also in the emergence of new types of jobs. High demand for healthcare professionals will continue for the foreseeable future. This survey suggests that healthcare providers will need help in preparing for it,” stated Susan Salka, President, CEO and Director of AMN Healthcare, in a press release.