Employment Spot

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the need for physician assistants will rise significantly through 2014. These professionals receive training through programs at colleges and universities that often last two years. All states require physician assistants to complete one of these accredited training programs and pass a national certification exam to receive a license. One of the reasons for the increased job openings for physician assistants is their increased use by hospitals and doctors’ offices to help contain costs. The job opportunities in the coming years are projected to be excellent, with the most openings in rural areas or inner city clinics. Read the rest of this entry �

The healthcare industry continues to grow in leaps and bounds. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, through the year 2014, a wide variety of healthcare professions will see a “much faster than average” growth in employment opportunities. These healthcare jobs include: medical assistants, physician assistants, dental hygienists, medical device sales, dental assistants, surgical technologists, registered nurses, emergency medical technicians and paramedics, home health aides, medical scientists, licensed practical and vocational nurses, and medical records and health information technicians.

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