HEALTH CARE

Related JCPS Career Clusters: Health Science; Government & Public Administration; Human Services

Think about the last time you visited a doctor’s office. How many different people interacted with you that day? From the person at the front desk to the lab technician analyzing test results, there are numerous opportunities in the rapidly changing and expanding health care industry.

CORE SKILLS
MORE SKILLS

Science
Active listening
Judgement and decision making
Service orientation
Social perceptiveness
Reading comprehension
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Emotional stability
Flexibility
Strong work ethic
Time management
Ability to deal with pressure
Self-confidence
Critical thinking
Relationship building
Ethical judgment
Adaptability
Quick thinking

JOCO WORKS WORLD LEADER

HEALTH CARE WORLD CONTRIBUTORS:

Industry Occupation	Annual Entry Wage	Annual Experienced Wage	Education Required
Nurse Anesthetists	133,780	200,480	Master's Degree
Dentists, General	112,240	262,120	Doctoral or Professional Degree
Family and General Practitioners	109,916	266,080	Doctoral or Professional Degree
Pharmacists	94,690	137,710	Doctoral or Professional Degree
Nurse Practitioners	85,520	113,390	Master's Degree
Physician Assistants	83,830	115,100	Master's Degree
Medical and Health Services Managers	75,720	138,620	Bachelor's Degree
Physical Therapists	67,680	97,490	Doctoral or Professional Degree
Veterinarians	66,180	123,730	Doctoral or Professional Degree
Occupational Therapists	62,160	95,510	Master's Degree
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	60,000	118,120	Doctoral or Professional Degree
Dental Hygienists	55,480	76,500	Associate's Degree
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	52,970	73,790	Associate's Degree
Registered Nurse	50,330	72,110	Bachelor's Degree
Occupational Therapy Assistants	48,400	70,110	Associate's Degree
Physical Therapist Assistants	48,390	66,100	Associate's Degree
Speech-Language Pathologists	47,420	89,260	Master's Degree
Respiratory Therapists	45,880	62,030	Associate's Degree
Radiologic Technologists	42,880	65,650	Associate's Degree
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	37,260	48,290	Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Dental Assistants	32,600	46,390	Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians	27,280	45,960	Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Medical Assistants	26,450	35,840	Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Medical Secretaries	26,410	37,480	High School Diploma or Equivalent