...a collaboration between several associations and organizations in
health care, ExploreHealthCareers.org is a wonderful site filled with
information on careers in all aspects of healthcare and medicine, from what career might fit you best to training and education and funding for your education. A special area of the site targets diversity populations and the need for more to be involved in this field. Excellent
resource.
Prepared by the National Library of Medicine, this is a collection of
resources on toxicology and environmental health for anyone interested
in careers in these fields.
...it isn't new information, but it is all collected into a central location that is
easy to read. This site was compiled by a nurse and several young adults
interested in healthcare professions. The text is from the Occupational Outlook
Handbook, and there are some big omissions (like M.D.), but most of the
professions collected here do not require education / training beyond a
bachelor's degree (note that I said "most"). Many do not require education /
training beyond a 2-year degree, which makes this a good list for some who
are considering this field but are unsure of how much they'd like to invest in
or who are considering career changes that do not require a major investment
in a bachelors or masters degree.
...funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, this is a resource center for those pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computing, and healthcare. With tracks for students, career counselors, parents, and educators this site covers the many discplines in these fields, what education is necessary to succeed, how to prepare while still in high school, colleges and universities offering degrees in these fields, job hunting, a typical day for these professionals, and much more. They have recently added weekly Podcasts covering various career paths and answering questions from listeners about career planning in the fields they cover. Informative, easy to use, and easy to understand. Really wonderful resource.
...short-term assignments across the US for skilled allied health professionals in the areas of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, imaging/radiology, respiratory care, medical lab technology, and pharmacy. You can review a current list of assignments they are handling and contact a recruiter to discuss possibilities.
Maintaining offices in Philadelphia, Dallas, and Phoenix, the Palatine Group helps organizations find the best health care professionals, specifically health care executives, rehabilitation professionals (PT, OT, SLP) and Advanced Practice Professionals (PA, NP, CNS and CRNA) to fill demands across the US. They are also working with finance professionals, especially those with experience in the technology industry. You can learn more about this recruiting firm, search current openings, and submit a resume through their website.
Information on these medical arts (Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, Asian Bodywork Therapy, Orienal Medicine), along with training and certification information.
Based in Florida, UniQuest is a nationwide search firm providing contingency and retained search services to the healthcare industry in the areas of Finance and Administration. They have a short list of some current searches on the site, but most of their searches are confidential. They welcome inquiries and resumes from qualified individuals.
An association of professionals dedicated to the effective management of personal health information required to deliver quality healthcare to the public. The site includes information on education and continuing ed, certification, jobs and careers, and much more.
...founded in 1988 to provide education and professional certification to physician-based medical coders and to elevate the standards of medical coding by providing student training, certification, ongoing education, networking, and job opportunities. You'll find information on their many trainnig and certification programs along with a jobs database.
HIMSS is a cause-based, not-for-profit organization exclusively focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of information technology (IT) and management systems for the betterment of healthcare. They designed their Career Services to be an employment, education, and networking center where all users can connect with educational opportunities, network with others in the field, and search for career opportunities. Persons interested in this field will learn much, and those who are already experienced can learn even more. You can search their JobMine without registering, but you will need to register (free) in order to apply for the openings posted here. This also allows you to upload a resume and cover letter and
to create Job Alerts to notify you when new openings are posted that match your interests.
..."the world's largest professional society representing the clinical documentation sector whose purpose is to set and uphold standards for education and practice in the field of health data capture and documentation." The site includes information on this career field, certification resources, professional practice information, and jobs.
The professional association representing those in this field. There is a lot of information on continuing education, student opportunities, and professional development. The Employment Resources include many articles on job search as well as a link to their jobsite, HEARCareers. The job site is free, but you must register in order to submit an application for listings found here.
"The Homepage of Hearing Healthcare." The president of this site is an audiologist (Ph.D) and he works with teams advisors, editors, and reviewers to offer timely content, CEUs and more to practicing audiology professionals as well as those interested in this career field. The career center lists numerous jobs and registration is not required to search, view, and apply for any openings posted here (but it is free and encouraged). Jobs are posted for 30 days.
This hearing care management company was founded in 2004 to assist independent practice owners in preserving and growing their businesses in an increasingly competitive environment of industry consolidation and integration by corporations. They now oversee the largest group of private audiology practices in the US. Audigy offer externships for students, placing them in one of the many member/owner offices to observe first hand treatments. Private practitioners are also offered the opportunity to join the group, and persons interested in working for the company itself are encouraged to contact them to discuss opportunities.
This website offers daily updates on news and information of interest to bioethicists and students of this field of study. Bioethics.net and the American Journal of Bioethics (AJOB) are owned and published in print and online by Taylor & Francis Group and edited by Co-Editors-in-Chief Summer Johnson McGee and David Magnus. Yes, there are job listings, primarily but not exclusively in academe.
"The world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals." The website includes areas for the public, members, students, and health professionals. The member section is closed to the public, but the student section is open and includes information on this field plus its own career center. The Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association provides information on various certification specialties, continuing education, and more.
...a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing together the world's top researchers, clinical nutritionists and industry to advance our knowledge and application of nutrition for the sake of humans and animals. The job board features both academic and non-academic positions. Professional development is encouraged and includes programs for students through experienced allied professionals.
...nice site with information and resources for registered dietitians, including several very good jobs. You do not need to be a registered user to access most areas of the site, including the jobs and message board. My only complaint -- absolutely no contact information other than the email address, so I am hesitant to recommend
registration on what looks like a great site.
A national not-for-profit association established in 1960 that today has over 14,000 professionals dedicated to the mission of providing optimum nutritional care through foodservice management. Association members work in hospitals, long-term care, schools, correctional facilities, and other non-commercial foodservice settings. ANFP's website offers information on careers and employment, education, training, certification, professional development, and much more.
...job board for nutritionists and dietitians. You do not need to register to search/apply for jobs here, but your free registration will let you upload a resume, set up email alerts, and keep track of jobs for which you've applied. There is a name and phone number in the About Us section.
Certification, continuing education, and standards for Athletic Trainers. The board serves the National Athletic Trainers Association, where you will also find employment and education information.
...a nonprofit organization providing training, education, and certification for
health & fitness professionals. Visitors can learn about the various ACE
certifications, check out information on personal fitness, or find a health club or certified trainer. GymJob.com,
the ACE career center and job board, is available from a link in the top right corner. ACE-certified professionals get a free membership and access to the job listings, but non-members can review the Career Resources. Interested in the jobs but not ACE certified?
Access to those listings is available for a fee. Unsure if it's worth the fee? You can execute a Quick Search or even look at the Hot Jobs, but employer contact info is blocked.
"The online career center for fitness and exercise professionals." Nice job listings,
easy to search, good career articles, and its free. Covers a broad spectrum of jobs
from yoga instructors to physical therapists to rehab physiologists.
...a membership organization for health and fitness professionals. Fitness pros will find
many resources to assist them, including articles on motivating clients and home study
courses to help you earn necessary continuing ed credits. Persons in search of a
personal trainer can search the database for free. And yes, there are job listings under
the Classifieds.
...an educational organization devoted to "strength development as it relates
to the improvement of athletic performance and fitness." Members have
access to a career center, but anyone can use the Find a Trainer feature to locate
a NSCA certified professional or learn about education and certification. NSCA
also sponsors many undergraduate and graduate scholarships and grants (membership
is required for application), some of which are devoted to women and diversity groups. Their National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Certification Commission offers certification for Personal Traininers as well as Strength and Conditioning Specialists.
...information for those "who promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors, collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments. They may also serve as a resource to assist individuals, other professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs. (BLS)" The NCHEC offers certification in this field, and the site is filled with educational, professional, and career information. And jobs.
...information on what a hospice offers and the team work used to
achieve these goals. Good insight for someone considering work in
this field as well as those in need of these services. NHPCO maintains an excellent searchable directory of hospices and for jobs links you to HospiceChoices, a career center for the hospice community.
..."the nation's largest trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, and home care aide organizations." They offer some certifications for employees of the member agencies, but for job seekers they offer a directory of home care / hospice agencies across the US plus a nice job board.
An association representing quality and patient safety professionals working to ensure their facility meets specific requirements set forth by accrediting bodies for healthcare organizations and programs, such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. You can learn about this field, check the CPHQ certification they offer, and review jobs posted by various organizations.
Use this site to connect to the board overseeing International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) in your region. From each you can learn about this profession and how to become a certified consultant.
This includes Technologists, Technicians, Assistants, and Aides. The differences between these positions is in the qualifications. Some require a Bachelors degree, others an Associates degree, and some just require some form of formal training and/or certification.
Working "to provide the medical assistant professional with education, certification, credential acknowledgment, networking opportunities, scope-of-practice protection, and advocacy for quality patient-centered health care." You will find information on this career as well as informaiton on the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA AAMA) credential. They have released their 2011 Salary Survey for all to review (PDF document).
...a nonprofit certification agency and professional membership association representing over 60,000 individuals in allied health care. AMT offers certifications for Medical Technologists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Medical Lab Assistants, Medical Assistants, Medical Administrative Specialists, Phlebotomy Technicians, Dental Assistants, Allied Health
Instructors, and Clinical Laboratory Consultants. The site includes information for persons considering this career path, and there are scholarships available to help with education costs. Completed training? Check out the AMT Career Connection to search for employment!
The world’s largest professional membership organization for pathologists and laboratory professionals. Their Board of Certification includes exam prep, state licensure data, and much more. Check the Career Center for information on life as a pathologist or lab professional, salary data, the report on vacancies in the profession, and jobs.
...a national professional association whose members are clinical laboratory directors, owners, supervisors, managers, medical technologists, medical laboratory technicians, physician office laboratory technicians and phlebotomists. The American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB), evaluates through the certification process individuals who wish to enter, continue or
advance in the clinical laboratory profession. AAB also operates a public job board, the
AAB Career Center.
Established in 1969 by members of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), AST's primary purpose is to ensure that surgical technologists and surgical assistants have the knowledge and skills to administer patient care of the highest quality. The site includes information on these professions, education information, and a public career center.
..."dedicated to the continued educational development of orthopaedic allied health care professionals who specialize in casting, splinting and bracing." You will find links to NAOT recognized schools along with certification and employment information on the site.
...excellent resource for information on all topics related
to mental health. Job opportunities are accessible through the link at the top right side of the page.
...listings of current job openings for persons specializing in treating children
who stuffer from traumatic stress, along with some high level administrative support (program
directors with MBAs, etc.) Interested applicants must contact the organization who posted
the announcement. Some have application deadlines. The National Child Traumatic Stress
Network is funded by the Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration, US Department of Health and Human Services.
Music Therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. Music therapists hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy from a recognized program and have completed the board certification exam offered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists. Persons interested in this field will find a lot of information to guide them (along with scholarship programs), and AMTA members can access the job board.
...the only national, not-for-profit organization solely dedicated to providing educational and training opportunities for all opticians. Fellow membership is available to anyone who is certified by the ABO (American Board of Opticianry) and/or NCLE (National Contact Lens Examiners), or who holds a valid state opticianry license. They offer continuing education programs and an active job bank for licensed professionals.
...the only national organization representing opticianry's business, professional, educational, legislative and regulatory interests. "OAA fosters, supports and sponsors programs of competency certification, licensing and continuing education for professional development." They offer online continuing education, links to licensing and other information on the profession, and a nice job database.
This federation of state, student, and armed forces optometric associations represents approximately 36,000 doctors of optometry, optometry students and paraoptometric assistants and technicians. Unlike opticians, Doctors of Optometry (ODs) examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. According to the AOA, "An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice." The site offers a tremendous amount of information for anyone considering this career or already practicing.
"...dedicated to promoting professionalism and advancing the standards of patient care through education, literature, research, advocacy and collaboration." According to the academy, "Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) is the evaluation, fabrication and custom fitting of artificial limbs and orthopedic braces." Anyone interested in pursuing this career or anyone searching for work in the field will want to check their Orthotics and Prosthetics: Make a Career of Making a Difference.
Biology meets engineering and artistry in this growing career field. "Orthotics and Prosthetics is the evaluation, fabrication and custom fitting of artificial limbs and orthopedic braces." Learn more about this field from the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists. The site covers the general field, new technologies used in developing the replacement body parts, educational pathways and programs, profiles of several
professionals, and a typical employment situation.
...working for favorable treatment of the O&P business in laws, regulation and services; helping members improve their management and marketing skills; and raising awareness and understanding of the industry and the association. There is information to assist those in the field and a nice career center.
Average salary as reported by the registered users of Glassdoor.com (employers and employees). Register for free to search jobs, review employers, research salaries, and more.
...the largest association of pharmacists in the United States, boasting more than 60,000 practicing pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and others interested in advancing the profession. Information on education, practice, and careers at all levels of this practice is available to all.
Includes links to all member associations and companies, European pharmaceutical
regulator agencies, related international organizations, global initiatives for public
health, other interested trade and patient associations, and additional pharmaceutical
resources.
...a specialist online recruiting service for the worldwide pharmaceutical industry. Job seekers will appreciate being able to search this international database by location, type of business, or specific recruiting firm. You can also review a tremendous amount of industry news and information here.
...a targeted website for the pharmaceutical and medical sales industry. You can search and review the job listings as well as the many resources here without registering, but you will need to register your resume (free) with the site in order to apply for jobs posted here.
...nice looking job board focused on the life sciences and healthcare fields. While it covers biotech,
medical devices, and other areas, at the time of review, almost all listings were under Pharmaceutical
and Pharmacy. You do not need to register in order to review the listings and apply
...nice UK-based website for the pharmaceutical industry. You can concentrate on channels
for Clinical Research, R&D/Biotech, or Sales & Marketing, or just review events, etc., from
the main page. Yes, there are jobs here. Lots of them.
...calls itself "the definitive resource for business development
in the pharmaceutical and medical industry," and I'm inclined to
believe it. Great coverage of industry news and information,
including over 2000 world-wide company profiles, licensing
opportunities, current news, and upcoming events in the industry.
Includes contact names for licensing info and links to company
websites.
"... provides the latest news, analysis, jobs, events, training and advice along with current digital editions of PMGroup publications. In addition, PMLiVE offers a searchable archive, a dedicated directory of leading companies complete with advanced search and fully featured profiles, a gallery of healthcare advertising, RSS feeds, email alerts and much more." This publication features news about the worldwide Pharmaceutical industry, but their job bank features mostly UK and European listings. However, these are terrific jobs with an emphasis on marketing / communcations and sales in addition to R&D and research. No registration required, and no fees.
...specializing in recruiting professionals for the Pharmaceutical / Biotech / Nutritional and Food industries with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to well-funded start-ups. Interested professionals
can review the list of current searches (we saw salaries ranging from $70K to $200K) and submit a resume for
consideration.
We also have resources for Pharmacology. In addition, resources under Chemistry and Biotech may also include pharmaceutics.
"the oldest and most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world [...] The Association aims to protect all Americans, their families and their communities from preventable, serious health threats and strives to assure community-based health promotion and disease prevention activities and preventive health services are universally accessible in the United States. APHA represents a broad array of health professionals and others who care about their own health and the health of their communities." Terrific job listings in their Public Health CareerMart. They also have great info on
education in this field and mentoring programs.
What is public health, where to find programs, and how to apply. They also have information on the CPH exam. Under Public Health Jobs you can connect to their PublicHealthJobs.net job board, review links to other career/employment sites, and check out fellowships and internships with ASPH.
...a Public Health Career Search Website sponsored by
the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University.
This is features its own source of job listings and links
to several other good information sources.
...maintained by the Public Health Library, University of
California, Berkeley, this is a great source of information
and links to associations for professionals in this field.
...what is massage therapy, how can you become a massage therapist,
news and information, and select articles from their journal. Excellent resource for those
examining this career option. The job bank is open to all users although the free registration is not required.
...specializing in the placement of Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists in assignments across the United States. As with other staffing firms of this type you cannot see any actual openings without providing them with at least your name and some contact information. Like others, they have terrific links to licensing and certification information for the many states. They do have a special program to attract recent graduates into the firm. Everything I see looks good.
...a medical staffing company offering permanent and short-term travel assignments to allied health professionals, including Physical Therapists & Assistants, Occupational Therapists & Assistants, Speech Language Pathologists, and more. You can review an extensive list of current assignments they are working to fill, or submit an application (available on the website).
APTA represents physical therapists, PT assistants, and students of this field. There is great career information for those who may be interested in this field, and PTs/PTAs will appreciate the job board.
This job and career center is operated by the American Occupational Therapy Association. You do not need to be an AOTA member nor a registered user of this site to search the database and apply for jobs listed here, but as I always say "If you use their resources to find a job, please repay their generosity by becoming a member!" All job seekers (including newly minted OTs) will find valuable resource under the Career Management and Resources header.
...free job boards with listings for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, or
Speech-Language Pathologists (choose the appropriate board). Under Career
Resources you'll also find links to state licensing boards and professional associations.
...this training institution offers courses leading to certification as a massage therapist. Their website offers career and industry information for users to review along with links to their training locations. A job bank is available to current students and grads.
..." a nuclear jobs board for all jobs nuclear, including nuclear medicine jobs, radiology jobs, radiologist jobs, radiation jobs, nuclear medicine technologist jobs, radiation therapist jobs and radiation oncology jobs." Yes, the jobs posted here run the gamut from nuclear power and construction to medical needs. Registration is not required to review jobs and apply for any that interest you. This site is managed by Green Nuclear, LLC in Wilmington DE.
Founded in 1958, AAPM is a scientific and professional organization composed of more than 7000 scientists (medical physicists) whose clinical practice is dedicated to ensuring accuracy, safety and quality in the use of radiation in medical procedures such as medical imaging and radiation therapy. The site includes information on this field, including notes specifically for students, and offers terrific career services for practitioners in the field.
...free job listings and resume postings for radiology technologists, radiation oncologists, diagnostic imaging, and other radiation specialists. Their info says you must register and post your resume in order to view full job info, but at the time of review we could see the full announcements without registering.
This credentialing organization seeks to ensure a "high quality patient care in medical imaging, interventional procedures, and radiation therapy." The site includes information on their many certification specialties, education information for those interested in pursuing certification, and much more.
You might also be interested in some of the resources under Physics.
..."committed to enhancing your professionalism as a respiratory care practitioner, improving your performance on the job, and helping you broaden the scope of knowledge essential to your success." The career and education information available here is excellent and includes links to accredited programs as well as a job database.
..."the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 145,000 members and affiliates who are speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists in the United States and internationally." You can spend hours review all of the information available under the "Career" area of the site, exploring the many opportunities available to those who want to prevent, diagnose, evaluate, and treat communication disorders before you review the current list of job openings posted in their
ASHA Online Career Center section.
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