Careers in healthcare and medicine
One hundred and seventy-nine careers across medical practice, nursing, allied health, public health, mental health, and the clinical and laboratory work that keeps healthcare systems running. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 3 of 4 for Healthcare & Medicine.
179 careers in Healthcare & Medicine, page 3 of 4
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $358,550
Orthopedic surgeons repair bones, joints, and tendons damaged by injury or disease, working across both the operating…
Orthoptist
Bachelor's Degree · $115,210
Orthoptists assess and treat conditions where the eyes fail to align or move in coordination, working alongside…
Outcomes Researcher (HEOR)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $87,220
Designs and conducts health outcomes research using real-world data, patient-reported outcomes, and observational…
Patent Agent / Patent Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $72,110
Drafts and prosecutes patent applications for scientific inventions, conducting prior art searches and working with…
Pathology Assistant
Master's Degree · $62,930
Assists pathologists by performing gross examination of surgical specimens, preparing tissue for histological…
Patient Care Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $42,260
Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) work under the supervision of nurses and other medical staff to provide direct patient…
Patient Recruitment Specialist (Clinical Trials)
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Develops and executes patient recruitment and retention strategies for clinical trials, leveraging digital marketing,…
Pediatric Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $210,040
Diagnose, treat, and manage complex medical conditions in infants, children, and adolescents by applying advanced…
Pediatricians, General
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $210,040
General pediatricians diagnose and treat childhood illnesses, track developmental milestones, and counsel parents…
Pharmaceutical Business Development Manager
Master's Degree · $148,270
Identifies and evaluates strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, and M&A targets for pharmaceutical companies,…
Pharmaceutical Compliance Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Ensures pharmaceutical operations comply with FDA, EMA, and global regulatory requirements, managing compliance…
Pharmaceutical Pricing & Market Access Analyst
Master's Degree · $102,740
Develops pricing strategies and market access plans for pharmaceutical products, analyzing payer landscapes,…
Pharmaceutical Process Development Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $91,240
Develops and optimizes chemical and biological manufacturing processes for drug substances, scaling from bench to pilot…
Pharmacoeconomist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $124,720
Conducts economic evaluations of pharmaceutical interventions including cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, and budget…
Pharmacogenomics Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Applies pharmacogenomic knowledge to personalize drug therapy, interpreting genetic test results to optimize medication…
Pharmacometrician / PK-PD Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Applies mathematical and statistical modeling to characterize drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, supporting…
Phlebotomist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $45,230
Phlebotomists draw blood from patients in hospitals, clinics, and donation centres, seeing up to thirty people a shift.…
Phlebotomy Supervisor / Lab Operations Manager
Associate's Degree · $62,930
Manages phlebotomy teams and laboratory operations, overseeing specimen collection workflows, staff training, quality…
Physical Therapist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $102,760
Physical therapists treat people recovering from injury, surgery, or stroke by manipulating joints, teaching exercises,…
Physical Therapy Aide
High School Diploma · $35,240
Assists physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in providing patient care. Prepares treatment areas,…
Physician, Pathologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $312,400
A pathologist examines tissue samples and lab results to diagnose disease for surgeons and oncologists who depend on…
Podcaster
High School Diploma · $47,340
Creates, produces, and hosts audio content in a serialized format, often distributed online. This involves…
Print Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Print journalists research, write, and edit news stories, articles, and features for newspapers, magazines, and online…
Psychiatric Aide
High School Diploma · $44,910
Psychiatric aides help people with serious mental illness manage daily tasks like eating, dressing, and taking…
Public Health Director / Commissioner
Master's Degree · $123,860
Leads a public health department at the local, county, or state level, overseeing disease surveillance, health…
Public Health Educator
Bachelor's Degree · $64,070
Develops and implements health education programs to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent diseases within…
Quality Assurance Manager (Pharma / GMP)
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Oversees quality management systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring compliance with GMP, FDA, and EMA…
Quality Assurance Specialist (Medical Devices)
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Ensures that medical devices meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements throughout their lifecycle.…
Radiation Oncologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $265,930
Treat cancer using radiation therapy by assessing patients, confirming diagnoses, developing personalized treatment…
Radiochemist / Nuclear Pharmacist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $91,240
Synthesizes and quality-controls radioactive compounds for diagnostic imaging and targeted radiotherapy, working with…
Real-World Evidence (RWE) Analyst
Master's Degree · $87,220
Analyzes real-world data from electronic health records, claims databases, and registries to generate evidence on drug…
Regulatory Submissions Specialist (eCTD)
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Prepares, compiles, and publishes electronic regulatory submissions (eCTD format) to FDA, EMA, and global health…
Respiratory Therapist
Associate's Degree · $82,280
Respiratory therapists treat patients whose lungs cannot sustain life without support, working across hospital…
Safety Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $90,150
Plans, implements, and oversees the company's safety programs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety…
Safety Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,150
Safety Officers are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of employees within a workplace. They develop and…
Science Entrepreneur / Biotech Founder
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $213,990
Translates scientific discoveries into commercial ventures, founding biotech or deeptech startups, raising venture…
Sports Nutritionist / Performance Dietitian
Master's Degree · $76,400
Develops individualized nutrition plans to optimize athletic performance, recovery, and body composition, advising on…
Sports / Performance Biomechanist
Master's Degree · $93,750
Applies biomechanical analysis to optimize athletic performance and reduce injury risk, using motion capture, force…
Sports Physical Therapist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $102,760
Specializes in rehabilitation of sports-related injuries, designing progressive return-to-sport programs, performing…
Sports Psychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $110,840
Applies psychological principles to optimize athletic performance, helping athletes manage competition anxiety, build…
Substance Abuse Counselor
Master's Degree · $59,350
Provides expert care and support to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Counsels clients individually…
Surgical Assistant
Associate's Degree · $66,800
Surgical assistants stand beside surgeons in the operating room, making incisions, closing sites, clamping vessels, and…
Surgical Technologist
Associate's Degree · $64,650
Surgical technologists work beside surgeons in the operating room, passing instruments, counting sponges and needles,…
Technology Transfer Officer
Master's Degree · $83,050
Manages the commercialization of university and research institute inventions, evaluating disclosures, filing patents,…
Telehealth Coordinator
Associate's Degree · $105,850
A telehealth coordinator schedules virtual appointments, troubleshoots video access issues, and keeps records across…
Toxicologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Evaluates the safety of pharmaceutical compounds, chemicals, and consumer products by studying their adverse effects on…
Veterinary Technician
Associate's Degree · $47,380
Assists veterinarians with medical procedures, animal care, and client education, ensuring the well-being of animal…
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Master's Degree · $132,300
Provides comprehensive primary and specialized healthcare services to women across the lifespan, focusing on…
Legal Nurse Consultant
Associate's Degree · $97,550
Apply nursing expertise to legal cases, providing analysis and opinions on medical-related issues.
Operating Room Nurse
Associate's Degree · $97,550
Prepare patients for surgery, assist surgeons during procedures, and monitor patients during recovery.