As kids, we only really picture becoming a doctor or nurse as a career path. But now we know better — there are far more options than that, and Allied Healthcare workers aren’t only in high demand, but they offer well-paying and satisfying healthcare career paths. Coast Medical Service is ready to help match you with one of thousands of positions where patients need you now.
Professionals working in Allied Health Services are often responsible for:
Nearly 60% of the workforce in the healthcare sector are in allied health services careers, and the job titles range from dental hygienists to dietitians, from occupational and physical therapists to physician assistants, and from respiratory therapists to speech-language pathologists. For each of these allied health careers, education requirements vary. Some require only an associate's degree, while others need several years of post-graduate study for licensure.
Professions in allied health services help improve patients' lives, and they are also some of the fastest-growing careers in the employment market. While the options are numerous, here are five of the top allied health jobs that are experiencing significant growth.
Also known as speech therapists, they assess and diagnose codnitions, and develop treatment plans for patients of all ages experiencing difficulty with verbal communication or swallowing.
Day-to-day life can be seriously tough for some patients. The OT's primary role is to ease that burden, helping injured, elderly, or disabled patients improve their movements or activities needed for essential daily functioning.
This health specialist valuates and treats human body disorders. PTs help patients that have an illness or injury that limits their physical functional ability, to get patients back to full movement and function again.
Also referred to as respiratory care practitioners, this allied health job is responsible for performing respiratory therapy and conducting diagnostic tests. Everyone can breath a bit easier when their important work is finished.
Also called a radiologic technologist, this allied health career plays a vital role in the diagnostic process as they use specialized internal imaging for physicians to diagnose and treat medical conditions, seeing beyond what’s obvious.
At Coast Medical Service, we offer high-quality allied health services opportunities. We value AHP’s and take our role seriously to create a system in which they can thrive, clearing their paths to directly impact patients who need them the most. We are ready to match your skills with a hospital or care center where you'll enjoy scheduling flexibility, satisfying work, and receive excellent compensation.
Let’s maximize your skill set to match you with the perfect placement opportunity today on our job board.
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