The Riley Guide

The Riley Guide: Sites with Job Listings

Medical Fields

Career Guides
Professional Journals & Associations
Recruiters / Job Boards
Travel & Locum Tenens || Executive Search Firms

Anesthesiology / CRNA || Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery
Chiropractics || Dental Care || Epidemiology / Infection Control
Experimental Medicine || Gastroenterology || Geriatrics & Aging
Midwifery || Neurology || Nursing
Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Ophthalmology || Orthopedics || Pathology || Pharmacology || Podiatry
Psychiatry || Radiation / Nuclear / Imaging
Sports Medicine || Transplantation

Resources for Allied and Complementary Health Fields, including Healthcare Administration / Office Support and Medical and Laboratory Assistants & Techs, have been relocated to a separate page.
You may also be interested in some of the sources listed under Natural Sciences and Engineering. We also have information on Medical and Pharmaceutical Sales.

Career Guides

Job Listings

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where
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jobs by job search
Career Research Center, The Riley Guide
Visit our Career Research Center to learn more about jobs, salaries, and employment growth in a variety of jobs for Medical Office Personnel, Medical Assistants & Technicians, Nursing, and Therapy and Fitness.
USMLE, the United States Medical Licensing Examination
...this exam provides all of the state and territorial licensing authorities (state medical boards) with a common system for evaluating applicants for initial medical licensing. Persons can learn about the exam and find practice materials here.
American Board of Medical Specialties
...assists 24 approved medical specialty boards in the development and use of standards in the ongoing evaluation and certification of physicians. These member organizations offer certification in numerous specialties and subspecialties that may be pursued by physicians who have completed their required medical training.
Aspiring Docs, the Association of American Medical Colleges
...anyone considering a career in medicine will appreciate the information and resources available here. The FAQs include sections for first year college students, a section for others considering pursuing medicine (even if you are already a college grad), info on preparing for med school, the MCAT, and much more. You will need to register to use certain interactive areas of the site, but it is all free.
ExploreHealthCareers.org
...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.
Education, Careers, and Outreach in Toxicology and Environmental Health
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.
Hospital.com
...an information and news resource covering hospitals and other medical facilities. There is some information on the variety of jobs available in hospitals (not all are in medical fields) as well as volunteering at a hospital, but medical professionals will appreciate the information on specific institutions (under Hospitals, not Hospital).
LifeWorks
From the Office of Science Education at NIH, LifeWorks is a wonderful tool to use for exploring careers in science and healthcare -- not just medical fields but also engineering and scientific fields with relationships to health, medicine, and research. You can browse over 100 career descriptions by title, education required, interest area, or median salary (it's not just the MDs in those upper earning brackets). You can also use their Career Finder to help you find the best work for you based on you interests and skills. And, for those of you who already know what you want to do, there's advice on planning your education, starting as early as the 8th grade.
Medical Career Info
...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.
Association of American Medical Colleges
...considering a career in a medical field? This association represents the many accredited medical schools in the US and Canada, the teaching hospitals, the academic and professional societies for this field, and the medical students and residents. Check here for lists of accredited colleges, information on medical education and residency, and admission processes.
Career Pathways for Biomedical Scientists in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
...excellent career information on possible careers in this field from the American Society for Investigative Pathology. This also includes education, academic as well as non-traditional careers, and job search guidance.

You may also want to review the Career Guides on our page for Engineering and Math as it includes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) resources.

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Professional Journals & Associations

AAMC CareerConnect
"A network for job seekers and employers in academic medicine." This site, operated by the Association of American Medical Colleges, provides a forum where medical schools and teaching hospitals can connect with the health industry's best candidates. AAMC's community includes "hundreds of accredited medical schools, teaching hospitals, and medical centers throughout the United States and Canada, as well as thousands of individuals within our academic and scientific societies and professional development groups." All visitors are welcome to search the database and review specific job announcements, but you will need to create a free account to submit applications. Listings are not limited to health care professionals. There are jobs for office admins, development officers, and more.
JAMA CareerCenter
The JAMA CareerCanter includes not only the job postings from the Journal of the AMA but also has jobs posted directly by employers and recruiters. Healthcare professionals will also find great career information here.
NEJM Career Center, New England Journal of Medicine
...an exemplary source for free job listings and career advice from one of the most respected publications in the medical / healthcare field. Not limited to New England!

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Recruiters / Job Sites

ADVANCE for Healthcare Careers
...brought to you by ADVANCE Newsmagazines, this website offers numerous listings for healthcare and medical professionals. You can quickly choose a specialty to review all listings in that field or search by location, employer, or job title. Registration is not necessary to view job listings nor submit applications but it will make the process easier. They also have a lot of good career information here.
All Hospital Jobs.com
...nice, simple site for finding jobs in hospitals across the US. Yes, you can try the Google search box, but I much prefer to select my target state then browse the list of hospitals. You can connect to the website of each, the job listings (if they post online), or just write down the contact address / phone and submit a resume or CV the old fashioned way.
AMI Healthcare Inc.
..."executive search and jobs for nurses, physicians, allied health, and other health professionals." Jobs cover North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia, but at the time of review the vast majority were in the Middle East. Merely scroll down the front page for the best view of the listings by job category. You will be required to register and submit a resume in Word in order to apply for any of the openings listed here, but you can look at the listings without registering.
Barton Associates
...a locum tenens staffing & recruiting company serving physicians, nurse practitioners, and healthcare facilities & practices across the United States in a wide variety of medical specialties. You can easily review their current list of assignments prior to contacting them to discuss possibilities, or merely submit a request for more information and they will contact you. You can even use their online scheduling tool to select a day and time for the call if you want. Barton Associates maintains offices in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Florida.
CenterWatch JobWatch
..."a career and educational forum for the clinical trials industry." Users can review jobs in a variety of positions within this industry, from biostatisticians to doctors to project managers to regulatory affairs. Listings cover the US, Canada, and International. Users can register a free profile in the resume database. Confidentiality settings are available. You can also register to receive notices when new announcements in your field are posted, and this is not tied to your online resume. JobWatch also offers other good resources for this industry, including a list of recruiters who specialize in placements within this industry.
CompHealth
CompHealth,"the nation's largest comprehensive healthcare recruiting and staffing company", provides placement services for physicians, nurses, allied healthcare professionals and executives in healthcare administration. Select the appropriate category (Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Healthcare Executives, or Allied Healthcare Professionals) to review permanent positions or temporary assignments.
Delacore Resources
...recruiting physicians in all specialties to the Upper Midwest region of Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota, Michigan, and Iowa. They will also assist you with a nationwide search. You can easily review current searches before submitting your information for consideration, but they also encourage you to call if your specialty is not listed.
EMP: Emergency Medicine Physicians
..."a leading provider of emergency medical services in the United States." "EMP provides residency trained and board certified emergency physicians to staff and manage hospital Emergency Departments..." This physician-owned staffing and recruiting company works with emergency departments in various locations in the US ranging from small communities to major metro areas. If you are interested, you can easily peruse their current list of locations and current openings, even pinpointing a location based on personal lifestyle choices. They will also help you find a job in a location they do not currently represent if you contact them.
Easter Medical Staffing
Founded in July 2004 by Lori Easter Hillis, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Easter Medical Staffing handles searches for permanent, temporary, travel, and locum tenens staffing for physicians, nurses (RN, CRNA, PA/Nurse Practitioners), and physical therapists. You can easily search their many listings and submit a resume for any. If you do not see something at this time, you are welcome to submit a resume for their files.
FindHealthcareCareers.com
...working to match healthcare professionals to opportunities across the US. If you aren't interested in a new job right now, you can review their lists of careers, schools, and even professional associations. The site is operated by Thompson and Associates of Mercer Island, WA.
Global Edge Recruiting
....located near Springfield, MO, this firm is a leading contingency search firm for the medical / healthcare industry, offering medical sales jobs and specialized recruitment of top sales and clinical healthcare talent for companies providing healthcare or selling medical devices, medical equipment, medical products or pharmaceutical products. Their online job database includes many current openings they are working to fill, and they are happy to receive your resume in response to any or for future reference.
Health Care Job Store
...jobs for the health care industry. Loads of niche sites under their main database. Try searching the main a few times to get a feel for the entire site before concentrating on the niches.
Vista HCP (was Healthcare Partners)
Based in Lawrenceville, GA, VISTA HCP provides hospitals, medical practices and government healthcare facilities in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Bermuda, and Canada with highly qualified physicians to meet short- and long-term temporary phyician staffing needs and permanent openings. You are welcome to search for opportunities and review them prior to submitting your CV. Contact them for more information.
HealthCareRecruitment
..jobs in all areas of health care, including administration and management. Lots of postings for nurses and health care technicians.
Health Care Scouts
... recruiting firm specializing in permanent placement of licensed healthcare professionals. They have divisions for Nurse Case Management, Medical Lab/Biotech, Pharmacy, Bi-lingual professionals, and Medical/Financial Executives. No jobs on the site, but they have partnered with many organizations representing these professionals. They are eager to receive your resume, and there is no cost to the job seeker.
HealthCareSource
...jobs in the healthcare industry, links to licensing and professional associations.
HEALTHeCAREERS Network
...lists jobs for health care professionals in a variety of settings all around the world.
Health Jobs Plus
Operated by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a unit of Wolters Kluwer Health, Health Jobs Plus is a gateway to 3 different sites listing job opportunities for Nurses, Physicians, and Allied Health Professionals. Registration is not required to use these sites, and all have numerous opportunities listed.
Helen Ziegler & Associates
...recruits healthcare professionals for hospitals in international locations, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada. Select a target location to see what is available. They link to additional info so you know more about the country and tell you what education, certification, and experience is necessary in order to qualify for the positions. The front page takes a long time to load. Just be patient.
Hospital Jobs Online
...site for jobs in healthcare and medicine. Free registration is required in order to search the jobs database, but the privacy policy looks good and registration does not mean "post your resume". The Career Center, Directories, and Links are accessible by anyone, and several hospitals have advertisements which link to their own websites (and job listings).
Cogent HMG: Hospitalists Management Group
Cogent HMG is a physician owned and managed provider of hospitalist services offering physicians and nurse practition/PAs practice opportunities in numerous settings from general community hospitals to academic medical centers. Interested candidates can review the list of current partner facilities/locations and review current openings.
JobJobHealth
...career search engine specifically for openings in healthcare and medicine. You do not need to create an account on this site unless you want to save searches, set up job alerts, and participate in their forums (they do not have a resume database). Creating an account is free, but it does not require any real personal information. This site is operated by Career Management Source.
Jobs in Hospitals
...a career search engine focused on openings in hospitals across the US. Most but not all are for medical and/or healthcare professionals. This free site is operated by LatPro as part of their JustJobs network.
JobScience.com
... "provides healthcare professionals a forum for discovering new career opportunities by identifying open positions among America's premier health providers and research companies." Browse jobs by industry (biotech/pharmaceuticals, healthcare, medical device/diagnostics) or search by keyword. You can also opt for one of the fields listed on the front page and limit your search to that area. My only complaint is you must register in order to apply for any jobs found here, but I saw some very good jobs when I searched the database.
KPS Physician Staffing
...a staffing firm focused on the placement of physicians, NPs, and PAs in permanent positions (but they also have a locums tenens placement service). You can quickly search the jobs they are working to fill and submit a CV, but if you do not see anything at this time, they would appreciate hearing from you (either submit a CV or submit a request for them to contact you) so they can discuss your options and the possibilities. KPS is based in St. Louis, MO.
Medical HR LLC
..."a healthcare search consulting company providing qualified professionals to major multi-hospital systems, medical groups and solo practitioners". While their primary focus is on healthcare and allied professionals, they also post announcements for supporting services in healthcare facilities (such as programmers). You can search their current list of open announcements as a visitor, but you will need to create a free account and submit your resume in order to apply for any listings you see. They also handle locum tenens and a number of closed searches, so placing your resume in their database will expand your opportunities.
MediLexicon
...formerly called PharmaLexicon, this site has expanded to cover more healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical, and biological topics. Job seekers will appreciate the many Directories here, including one with links to job resources. The searchable lists on the front page include many industry and association lists.
National Staffing
...operated by Noelle & Associates, a nationwide search and recruitment firm. They specialize in the placement of all specialties of Physicians, Medical Directors, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants, throughout the United States. They also work to positions for Dentists, Hygienists, Registered Dental Assistants, Dental Assistants, Dental Management & Reception in California.
Odell Medical Search
Recruiting firm specializing in the healthcare industry. You can quickly search their list of available positions, which include nurse managers, PA/CNP, MDs, and much more across the US. Select a position that interests you and submit your resume, or go ahead and register to upload your resume, create job alerts, and more. Odell Medical Search is based in Plano, TX.
PhysEmp.com: Physicians Employment
Job listings for physicians. The listings can be searched by specialty alone, so you do not need to fill in the entire form to access the jobs here nor forward your CV in response to a listing but they would like to know about you so they can contact you with new or unadvertised positions. It is a nice site with very good listings.
PracticeMatch
...founded in 1990 as a unique database product to serve the in-house recruiting industry, PracticeMatch is now a source for physician data and recruitment services. Physicians can enter the Career Center to review current listings by specialty, state, and keyword. You do not need to register in order to view these opportunities, and not all require you to contact the PracticeMatch coordinators for application information. Some areas of the site require you to create a free account. Locum Tenens opportunities are also available.
Healthjobs.ab.ca
"The Provincial Health Authorities of Alberta Virtual Recruitment Fair." Look for all kinds of healthcare and medical positions in the province of Alberta. Besides the job listings, you can review all kinds of information about living and working in Alberta.
Soliant Health
...one of the largest healthcare staffing companies in the US, Soliant places part-time and full-time healthcare professionals in a variety of work settings. At any time, they have numerous nursing, therapy, laboratory, respiratory, radiation, imaging, physician, pharmacy and clinical research opportunities available for you to review. You can contact them regarding any specific posting you discovered or merely submit a resume for consideration and their recruiters will contact you.
Starr Search Group
...offering over 35 years combined experience in healthcare recruiting. Their website features a number of current openings they are working to fill from all regions of the US. They also feature extremely brief anonymous bios for healthcare professionals who have registered their qualifications with this firm. You are welcome to contact them to discuss your search.
Tonix Health Recruitment
...specialising in recruiting nurses and other health professionals to fill openings in New Zealand. They assist with immigration and certification for qualified non-citizens who wish to emigrate to the country. You can easily review current openings and submit a resume online.
Vista Staffing Solutions
...provides hospitals, medical practices and government healthcare facilities in the US, Australia, New Zealand, and Bermuda with highly qualified physicians to meet short- and long-term temporary phyician staffing needs and permanent openings. As a visitor, you can review their current list of opportunities for Locum Tenens, Extended Placement, Permanent, and International Placements. They are interested in speaking with residents. You may submit your resume/vita in response to a specific posting or for future consideration.
Health Care Job and Employment Resources from Yahoo!
... Employment News and links to job banks and recruiters in the Health Fields

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Travel / Locum Tenens

AlliedVIP.com
A gateway for allied health professionals who would like to travel to various locations in the US to work in short-terms assignments. According to the site, once you submit your resume, you will be allowed to see the list of medical travel agencies and select those to whom you wish to apply. Please note that you must be able to prove you have a valid professional license or certification, as well as proof of the right to work in the United States. The site has a list of links to each state's licensing agency. These are free services, but I did not review the registration form. The site operator is based in Naples, FL.
Harris Medical
...an Atlanta-based company providing locum tenens staffing and permanent placement services for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. You can review a list of current opportunities on their website, then submit a resume for consideration.
Interim Physicians
...founded in 1979, this firm specializes in locum tenens jobs for physicians, PA, and Nurse Practitioners all across the US. Headquartered in St. Louis, they maintain regional offices in Dalla, Atlanta, Portland (OR), and Huntsville (AL). You can review extensive information about the company as well as current assignments they are working to fill before you even contact them to say hello.
Locum Leaders
Based in Georgia, Locum Leaders is a leading national provider of locum tenens opportunities for physicians and CRNAs. You can look at their current listings without registering and, if you see something of interest, submit your resume. You can also create a job alert to notify you of new opportunities just by submitting your name and email address.
LocumTenens.com
...a full-service physician recruiting firm serving physicians and CRNAs looking for locum tenens and permanent physician job opportunities and healthcare facilities looking to solve employment shortages. Visitors can search and review job announcements but you must register in order to apply for any positions listed here. This includes presenting a limited amount of professional information along with your contact information, but they give you the option of not being contacted by healthcare facilities who wish to send job announcements directly to users of this site. LocumTenens.com is part of the Jackson Healthcare group based in Atlanta.
Onward MD
...specializing in advanced practice jobs for locum tenens physicians, along with locum tenens, local contract, and permanent advanced practice positions for hospitalists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, and more. Job openings are available across the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. You can search their current available positions and submit your resume for specific openings, but you may also submit your resume for consideration in future opportunities.
Staff Care
Founded in Dallas, Texas, in 1991, Staff Care is a national leader in locum tenens -- or temporary -- physician staffing. They also work with related healthcare professionals, such as radiology technologists. Opportunities can be reviewed by location or specialty on their website.
Weatherby Healthcare
... a well established Florida based staffing firm for a wide range of nationwide locum postings for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

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Executive Search Firms

These firms specialize in recruiting executives and other top-level administrators and personnel for the healthcare industry. You may want to look at our page of Executive Search Firms for additional listings.

Allen Adell, Inc.
...retained executive search for the healthcare industry. Highly qualified candidates may submit resumes to the email address given.
B.E. Smith
"Improving lives through healthcare recruitment." A leading US healthcare executive search firm working in all 50 states and handling over 500 searches a year. Qualified healthcare administrators and practitioners can review current searches on the website and submit a resume for consideration.
The Chase Group
...offering professional recruitment services in the Life Sciences industry. "Because we work exclusively in the substantive areas of global pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, academic medicine and research, non-profits, animal health, diagnostics, medical devices and healthcare communications, our executive recruiters are focused strictly on identifying, targeting and securing the highest quality candidates skilled for these unique markets." Qualified candidates in these fields are encouraged to review the sample assignments, look at their list of current Search Assignments, and submit the online Application/Interest form in response to a specific listing or just to be added to their list of active candidates. At the time of review they had several terrific positions they were working to fill.
Day & Associates
...a retained executive recruitment firm specializing in senior-level executive and board member placements in the healthcare industry, with a special focus on pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device/diagnostic organizations. Based in Burlingame, CA, they are members of The Conscientia Group, an international alliance of executive search and management firms which expands their reach around the world. Qualified candidates who wish to be considered for current and future searches are asked to register with BlueSteps, a premier career management service for senior executives operated by the Association of Executive Search Consultants.
Executive Staffing Solutions
...a national search firm that specializes in recruiting executives and senior level management for Healthcare and Managed Care Organizations. You can review a list of current search assignments and submit your resume in response to any specific listing. Please note the questions regarding credentials and experience within each listing, and they do specify they will review candidates with meeting certain requirements first. They are based in Columbus, OH, but handle placements for clients across the US. You are welcome to contact them about opportunities and to submit your resume.
Focus Search Partners, was Kraft Search Associates
...located in Nashville, TN, this executive search firm focuses on the healthcare industry, working "with venture and equity-backed firms to Fortune 100 companies to conduct national search assignments in the following segments: individual hospitals and integrated delivery networks, specialized healthcare providers, healthcare technology and medical device." It was named one of the top 25 healthcare executive search firms in a 2006 ranking by Modern Healthcare magazine. You can contact each team member by phone or email. I like their explanation of the search process for the Candidate, beginning with how you are discovered and then contacted. It is the same firm, just a new name.
Grant Cooper HealthCare Executive Search
...offering retained search services with expertise in Academic Healthcare, Integrated Delivery Systems, and Physician Executives. Interested persons can review a list of their current searches and contact the indicated search consultant. Based in St. Louis, MO, they handle searches across the US.
Howe-Lewis International
... a specialty executive search firm dedicated to the healthcare, education, and not-for-profit communities. This women-owned firm was founded in New York City in 1975 and serves a national client base that includes colleges and universities, academic and community medical centers, cultural arts institutions, and advocacy and community-based organizations. You can review a short list of current search assignments and submit your resume for a specific listing, or if you know of someone who would be a good fit they'd like you to let him or her know about the opportunity. They welcome your resume for consideration in future searches.
Innovative Solutions Group (ISG)
...based in New Jersey, this management and business consulting group focuses on providing solutions to the healthcare industry. To this end, they offer business clients retained and other recruiting services, a contract sales program, and more. Individuals are welcome to register for a free account to gain access to their job database or to contact them about other fee-based career services (coaching, outplacement).
JHA Executive Search
..."a nation-wide boutique recruitment firm specializing in the successful placement of top-level candidates within the Fortune 100 Disease Management and Managed Care Companies, Long Term Care, Hospital, Physician Practice, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology arenas." Qualified candidates are welcome to submit their resumes for consideration in their searches.
Kirby Bates Associates
...a national retained search firm specializing in nursing executive search, healthcare interim management, and nurse leadership coaching and consulting services. You can review a short list of clients they have served in the past along with some of their current search assignments. If you see a position for which you are qualified, they would be happy to have your resume (this will include creating an account on their site).
Foundation Medical Staffing
...owned by CHG Healthcare Services, a large healthcare staffing company, this Oklahoma based traveling nurse staffing firm specializes in dialysis jobs.
Phillips DiPisa
...recruits leaders for healthcare providers, managed care organizations and life sciences firms. The firm’s roots are in Greater Boston but they serve clients along the East Coast and throughout the Midwest, and draw on a national pool of candidates. Qualified candidates can learn about the firm, look at a list of current engagements, and contact the associate indicated if you see something that interests you. You can also submit a resume for consideration in future searches.
Preferred Professional Recruiters
Executive search firm for the health care industry. Several current openings are listed.
StatSearch
...Executive search firm concentrating in the healthcare industry. Some great looking searches on their pages covering all types of employment opportunities all over the US. Positions and pages are not dated, so I do not know how often they are updated.
Tyler & Company
...executive search consultants for the healthcare industry. "We focus entirely on healthcare searches, but define healthcare broadly to include integrated delivery systems, hospitals, medical clinics, HMOs, managed care entities, insurance companies and start-up/health service companies. Our clients include public and private organizations, faith-based systems, non-profit medical centers and tax paying corporations. We conduct searches and recruit candidates nationwide." Potential candidates can review current searches (submit a resume if you see something that interests you), review sample cover letters and resumes, or submit a resume for future consideration.
Whittaker Group LLC
...a retained recruiting and executive search firm working exclusively in the national healthcare community. Qualified candidates who wish to submit a resume for consideration in searches should follow the instructions under "Contact Us."

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Anesthesiology / CRNAs

GasWork.com
Anesthesiologist and CRNA jobs. One anesthesiologist we know tells us that this is the one place that those in the anesthesia field always go to look for openings.
American Board of Anesthesiology
Certification information for physicians in this field.
American Society of Anesthesiologists
Career and professional information for doctors in anesthesiology.
United Anesthesia
...a placement firm specializing in matching Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists with opportunities, both locum tenens and permanent placements. You can look at some of the many opportunities they are working to fill prior to contacting them with your information. UA is located in North Carolina but makes placements across the US.

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Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery

Job Board: American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
This organization is the leading representative of cosmetic surgeons from a diverse group of medical specialties, including oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology and dermatology. Their job board hosts positions for various medical specialists who work in this field as well as allied healthcare specialists and office/management personnel. It also searches other sources via SimplyHired to find even more listings. The job board is open for all users to search and review the listings. You will need an account to save jobs or post a resume here (yes, all users may do this for free), but all the listings I reviewed has publicly accessible application information so it might not be necessary. As always, if you secure employment using this association's resources, please repay their generosity by joining.

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Chiropractics

ChiroWeb.com
"Creating Chiropractic Community." Nice site with information for potential patients, persons interested in this career field, and current practitioners. Run by MPAmedia, publishers of several alternative health journals, users can scroll down the front page to get the fastest access to the classified ads (practices for sale, associates wanted, etc.) and the student information (including a nice "where to practice" feature). Don't skip other information sources here, like the searchable Chiro Directory of doctors and the Important Links under Dynamic Chiropractic Online.
International Chiropractors Association
the world's oldest international chiropractic professional organization, dedicated to the growth and development of the chiropractic profession based on its fundamental principles and philosophy. They promoted standards of care and ethics in practice for all members. Check their Education listings to find accredited schools and the Resources section for links to state associations and licensing boards. And yes, they have a job board.
PlanetChiropractic.com
... a community where chiropractors can share information with one another, but it also serves students of this profession and potential patients quite well. Among the many resources here are articles on a variety of topics authored by doctors and other professionals, resources for finding practitioners and equipment, and the Classifieds with employment listings.
Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards
A central resource allowing you easy access to the various licensing boards that oversee the practice of Chiropractics in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Dental Care

Dental Hygiene Techs || Dentist Assistants
Career and Education information along with Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area. Part of The Riley Guide's Career Research Center
ADA Online, the American Dental Association
...resources for professionals, patients, and students. Select the Dental Professional area from the front page to access the Resources and Publications section where you will find the Dental Careers and Job Listings area.
American Association of Dental Boards (AADB)
Provides a central source of information related to licensing and examinations in dentistry. Under "Links" you'll find a list of the professional associations, State Dental Boards, the Exam Development and Regional Testing Agencies, and the Independent Testing Agencies, but you can also connect to many of these resources through the menu on the left.
Academy of General Dentistry
This professional association promotes the practice of general dentistry and upholds the proficiency of practitioners through continued education and other standards. The site offers great information and resources for students and practitioners, and the job board includes postings for dentists along with dental techs.
American Dental Hygienist Association
Career information, education and continuing ed, exams and licensure, and job information for dental hygienists.
DALE Foundation (Dental Auxiliary Learning and Education)
..."created in 2010 as a DANB-affiliated non-profit, we exist to help Dental Assistants, Office Managers and Educators grow their careers, and prepare professionals for DANB (Dental Assisting National Board, Inc) certification through online continuing education."
National Association of Dental Laboratories
...a federation of state commercial dental laboratory associations formed in 1951 to advance the dental laboratory technology industry and its members through advocacy, education, standards and services. They provide information on state regulatory and licensing boards as well as certification for dental labs and technicians.

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Epidemiology and Infection Control

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
...dedicated to advancing the science and practice of healthcare epidemiology and preventing and controlling morbidity, mortality, and the cost-of-care linked to healthcare-associated infections. You can learn more about this field of study and practice, review online courses, check research in the field, and review some job listings.
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
Working to improve health and patient safety by reducing risks of infection and other adverse outcomes. The Association’s membership include nurses, epidemiologists, physicians, quality and patient safety professionals, healthcare executives, microbiologists, clinical pathologists, laboratory technologists, and public health practitioners. The website includes information on this profession, education and certification, and much more. There is a job board, but registration is required and I cannot tell if membership in APIC is required.
Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
This voluntary board administers a certification program for Infection Control Professionals, with information on the program available here.

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Experimental Medicine

Experimental Medicine Job Listings
Operated by the McGill University Department of Medicine, Division of Experimental Medicine in Montreal, Quebec, this international job board hosts announcements for research scientists, medical professionals, postdocs, and even grad assistants in academic, government, and industrial settings. The list is divided into Montreal, the rest of Canada, and outside Canada. Be sure to notice the dates on the announcements. At the time of review we saw some very old listings.

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Gastroenterology

GICareerSearch.com
...jobs for MDs and nurses who specialize in gastroenterology and hepatology from the the American Gastroenterological Association. Non-members can search jobs by selecting a category from the menu at the top of the page. You just won't be able to use the "reply online" feature.

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Geriatrics / Gerontology / Aging

AgeWork
...jobs for professionals in geriatrics, gerontology, and others who work with or for the aging like social workers. From The Gerontological Society of America.
Exploring Careers in Aging
... a source for information on careers in gerontology and other fields that support the aged. This can be program administration, financial planning, health services, fitness/wellness programs, housing modification, and much more. No jobs, but information on careers, how your work can impact others, and educational opportunities. This site is operated by Linda Wiener, a gerontologist.
The Gerontological Society of America
"the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging." Members come from over 40 countries and include biologists, health professionals, policymakers, and behavioral and social scientists. Information on careers in aging as well as employment opportunities are both available.

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Midwifery

American College of Nurse Midwives
The professional association that represents certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives (those who do not have a background in nursing but have graduated from an accredited program) in the United States. The association's website includes information on this career, education and training programs, and much more (see the next entry).
MidwifeJobs.com from the American College of Nurse-Midwives
This site holds employment opportunities as well as excellent information on a career as a certified nurse-midwife. Users can register to store a resume here at no cost, making it possible for you to use their "Submit Resume" feature found on each job announcement. Registration is not required to search the database, and contact information for each employer is noted.
Midwifery Education Accreditation Council
...promoting excellence in midwifery education through accreditation. Use this site to learn more about midwifery and to find accredited training programs.
Midwives Alliance of North America
"A professional organization for all midwives, recognizing the diversity of educational backgrounds and practice styles within the profession." This is a great central resource for all who are interested in or who are currently practicing in this field. It provides definitions of various terms, titles, and certifications, and links to you related organizations who offer or support those certifications.
North American Registry of Midwives
Offers the Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential. You can also find links to state regulations for these professionals.

We also have information on Lactation Consulting

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Neurology

American Academy of Neurology
..."an international professional association of 24,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals dedicated to promoting the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care." The website offers students, residents, and professionals tremendous career and professional information, including access to their journals and the Neurology Career Center. Patients and their caregivers will also find much to help them on the website dedicated to their needs.

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Nursing

LPN Nurses || RNs || Nursing Aides And Attendants
Career and Education information along with Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area. Part of The Riley Guide's Career Research Center
Nurse Salary
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.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
"...the national voice for America's baccalaureate- and higher-degree nursing education programs." The website offers information for anyone considering a career in nursing, including financial aid programs, various certifications and specialty programs, links to the many nursing associations, an extensive professional network, and two separate resource areas for careers. Career Link is for persons interested in pursing employment in nursing education, while the Career Center includes jobs as well as resources for new nurses entering the workforce.
Nurses's Career Center, American Nurses Association
"The Nurse’s Career Center is an online resource designed to connect qualified nursing professionals with leading healthcare employers." This free services is operated by the ANA but is open to all who wish to use it. Visitors can search and view the job listings, but you will need to create a free account and upload your resume to apply for openings found here. You can also return to the ANA website and review all of the information provided to help you in your work and career.
Kirby Bates Associates
...a national retained search firm specializing in nursing executive search, healthcare interim management, and nurse leadership coaching and consulting services. You can review a short list of clients they have served in the past along with some of their current search assignments. If you see a position for which you are qualified, they would be happy to have your resume (this will include creating an account on their site). I'm listing this firm here because their focus is on those of you with a background in nursing who have moved (or are ready to move) into leadership and management positions.
HRN Services Inc.
...a healthcare support service organization, offering numerous opportunities for travel nurses and other allied healthcare professionals in a variety of staffing models (per diem, travel, local travel, etc.). Information on all of these models are available under the Assignments category, and under Gateway to Travel you can even review some current opportunities. HRN Services is based in California and has offices in several Western states, but the opportunities they offer cover the entire US. You can learn more about the company, the assignments, and the standards for employment on their website. You can also submit an application here.
NursEmp
...focused exclusively on nursing and allied healthcare jobs, and you do not need to create an account to search the site. You can opt to search by specialty and state on the front page, but many of the specialties have few or no listings so I recommend selecting "All Nurse Specialites" at the bottom of the page and then working from there. If you do opt to use the search form on the front page, your results list will include a link to "All specialties" so you can browse other listings easily. The Recruiters Directory lists firms who specialize in the placement of nurses across the US. You can sign up for automatic job updates by email.
NurseRecruiter.com
...owned by a nurse, this site acts as a job and career directory for nurses, allowing them to find the types of positions they want with the employers that interest them. Services are free for job seekers and include job advertisements, free newsletters, and much more.
Nurse.com
...operated by Gannett Healthcare Group, a nursing and healthcare communications. This website offers visitors current news and information for those in this field, continuing education course information, a Career area with employer profiles, a free Resume Builder, and information on Travel Nurses, and a searchable job database.
NursingFacultyJobs.com
...positions in nursing education from colleges and universities around the US. The site is not large but the positions listed at the time of review were very good. Listings are hosted for 90 days (date of posting is on the summary page). Registration is not necessary to view the listings and applications are made directly to the hiring organization. You can set up email alerts if you register (free). NursingFacultyJobs is based in Yuma, AZ.
Onward Healthcare
...recruitment and placement agency working to place nurses in positions across the US. They will assist qualified Canadian nurses in finding work in the US and obtaining the necessary visas to work here. They have some nursing positions listed on the website, but they seem to work more at asking you to send in a resume so they can look at it. Use their registration form to send in your info (cut and paste your resume into the form).
Palatine Group
Maintaining offices in Philadelphia, Dallas, and Phoenix, the Palatine Group helps organizations find the best computer software, hardware, and systems engineers and 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.
Protouch Staffing
...recruiter for nursing and allied health care professionals, including per diem positions. You will need to register your resume to apply for any position found here.
RNvip.com
This is a gateway site for nurses who would like to travel to various locations in the US to work in short-terms assignments. According to the site, once you submit your resume, you will be allowed to see the list of medical travel agencies and select those to whom you wish to apply. Please note that you must be able to prove you have a valid professional license or certification, as well as proof of the right to work in the United States. The site has a list of links to each state's licensing agency. These are free services, but I did not review the registration form. The site operator is in Naples, FL.
WorkingNurse
"WorkingNurse.com is the companion website to Working Nurse magazine, which has been direct mailed to the RNs in Southern California since 2003. [...] WorkingNurse.com is brought to you by Rhodes Publications, Inc, which has 20 years experience in the recruitment advertising field." These folks also operate WorkingWorld.com, an employment source for the Los Angeles area. There are several good jobs listed here covering primarily California and Arizona but also featuring a few other locations in the US. You do not need to register for this free site unless you want to save jobs you've seen for later, keep track of jobs for which you've applied, and store resumes and cover letters for quick applications. Lots of great articles with good advice on life, work, and what's happening in this field.

Additional Nursing Specialties

Beyond the Registered nurse (RN) and Licensed practical nurse (LPN) are several specialties nurses may pursue. This short list of organizations and associations is a sample and can help you find the additional training and career information for each. Be sure to also review our resources for Nurse Midwives and CRNAs, above, and Nurse Practitioners, below.

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Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

Physician (Doctor) Assistants
Career and Education information along with Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area. Part of The Riley Guide's Career Research Center
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
"NPs are advanced practice nurses who provide high-quality healthcare services similar to those of a physician." They have graduate, advanced education and clinical training beyond their registered nurse preparation and diagnose and treat a wide range of health problems. Most have master’s degrees and many have doctorates. You can learn about this field and search the AANP Career Center for employment.
American Academy of Physician Assistants
... the national professional society for physician assistants, representing more than 81,000 certified PAs across all medical and surgical specialties in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the majority of the U.S. territories and within the uniformed services. AAPA advocates and educates on behalf of the profession and the patients served. Persons interested in this career possibility and students currently pursing training will find a lot of helpful information here, and current PAs can access the PA Joblink to search for employment.
Interim Physicians
...founded in 1979, this firm specializes in locum tenens jobs for physicians, PA, and Nurse Practitioners all across the US. Headquartered in St. Louis, they maintain regional offices in Dalla, Atlanta, Portland (OR), and Huntsville (AL). You can review extensive information about the company as well as current assignments they are working to fill before you even contact them to say hello.
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
...the only credentialing organization for physician assistants in the United States, "NCCPA is dedicated to assuring the public that certified physician assistants meet established standards of knowledge and clinical skills upon entry into practice and throughout their careers." This site is more for those pursing this career so they can prepare for and complete the exam permitting them the credential of Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C).

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Ophthalmology

American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)
...an independent, nonprofit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists (eye physicians and surgeons) in the United States. Physicians who wish to pursue this certification will find information on the required training amd the written and oral exams here.
American Academy of Ophthalmology
...the largest national membership association of medical and osteopathic physicians who provide comprehensive eye care, including medical, surgical and optical care. Current practices, continuing education, and much more can be found here, along with the The AAO's Ophthalmology Job Center.

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Orthopedics

OrthopedicJobs.net
Based in Salt Lake City, OrthopedicJobs.net provides professional recruiting and placement services specifically for the Orthopedic Surgery Physician market. "We provide new placement opportunities for all sub-specialities within the Orthopedic Surgery vertical including, Spine, Total Joints, Sports, Hand, Foot and Ankle, Academic, Pediatric, Trauma, Shoulder and Elbow, Oncology, General and Office." You can search the database for permament or locums tenens opportunities and review each prior to submitting your application. There is a tab for "Allied", but I did not see any opportunities listed here. If you are an allied healthcare professional with experience in Orthopedics, call them.

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Pathology

Pathology Jobs Today, Professional Opportunities & Job Listings, American Society for Investigative Pathology
...nice list of faculty, clinical, training, and other opportunities in pathology and related areas. "Training" includes research and clinical fellowships, residency programs, and grad student programs.

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Pharmacology

American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
...scientific society whose members conduct basic and clinical pharmacological research in academia, industry and the government. "Our members research efforts help develop new medicines and therapeutic agents to fight existing and emerging diseases." The ASPET website includes information on the field of Pharmacology, valuable financial and other resources for students and postdocs, and a career center.

You may also want to review our resources for Pharmaceutics

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Podiatry

American Podiatric Medical Association
This association represents the majority of podiatrists in the US, and also oversees the training and certification of these medical professionals. Persons interested in this field will find very good career and education information on the site.

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Psychiatry

American Psychiatric Association
Founded in 1844, APA is the world’s largest psychiatric organization. This medical specialty society represents more than 36,000 psychiatric physicians from the United States and around the world. Practitioners and students of this field of study will appreciate the many resources available to them. Job seekers (including psychiatric nurses) will appreciate the Job Bank / Careers area, which includes job postings as well as career resources. Notice that under "Job Seekers" is not only the APA job database but links to 2 publications additional publications of the APA which also carry job listings. Take some to read through their excellent Resources at the bottom of this page, especially the articles on Self-Assessment and Negotiating an Employment Contract. One will help you prepare for the other.
Openings for Professionals in Child Traumatic Stress, National Child Traumatic Stress Network
...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.

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Radiation / Nuclear / Imaging

Nuke Jobs Online
..." 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.
American Association of Physicists in Medicine
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.
International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
..."a multi-disciplinary nonprofit association that promotes innovation, development, and application of magnetic resonance techniques in medicine and biology throughout the world. We are a community made up of clinicians, physicists, engineers, biochemists, and technologists- professionals united by a common interest in the ongoing dialogue between the scientific and clinical communities." You can learn more about the association and review the many listings for faculty, postdocs, and technicians in their career center.
RadCareers
...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.

You might also be interested in some of the resources under Physics.

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Sports Medicine

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
"The American College of Sports Medicine is the world's largest multidisciplinary sports medicine and exercise science organization. [...] ACSM is internationally known as the leading source of state-of-the-art research and information on sports medicine and exercise science." Membership is open to "anyone who has earned a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree at an accredited institution in a field related to health, physical education or exercise science; or, anyone who has earned at least a bachelor's degree in another area, but is working in a field related to sports medicine or exercise science." This includes the persons who train the trainers, the trainers themselves, the doctors who treat you, and anyone else who works with you like dietitians, therapist, and the like. The Career Center is open for all to search, but the "Apply Online" feature only works if you are registered (also free for all).

You may also want to look at Fitness / Exercise.

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Transplantation

UNOS Job Market, United Network for Organ Sharing
...opportunities in the transplant community (MDs, RNs, admin) as well as opportunities with this organization.
American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics
...select "Employment & Training" from the left menu to access job listings for technicians, supervisors, directors, faculty members, and researchers as well as training opportunities for post-docs and others.
Job Postings, North American Transplant Coordinators Organization (NATCO)
...openings for medical personnel as well as transplant coordinators.
American Society of Tranplantation Career Center
...listings for medical personnel in all facets of transplantation. You do not need to create an account just to view the jobs, but you will need that account (free) to save a listing or submit an application.

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