{"id":6664,"date":"2020-02-17T10:16:35","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T15:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=6664"},"modified":"2024-12-17T10:38:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T15:38:12","slug":"why-work-in-healthcare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/why-work-in-healthcare\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Work in Healthcare in 2020? 7 Reasons You Can’t Ignore"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are more than 18 million<\/a> people working in the healthcare field today. That number is expected to reach almost 20 million by the year 2028. It\u2019s no wonder why. Healthcare is a thriving field that is (and always will be) needed across the United States.<\/p>\n

When you are sick, you need a doctor or nurse. When you are recovering from injury, you need an occupational or physical therapist. When you need your teeth cleaned, you go to a dental office. These needs are not going away. In fact, they are expected to grow.<\/p>\n

With increasing job stability, high salary potential, and low unemployment rates, healthcare is becoming one of the best industries to work in today (filling 46<\/strong> of U.S. News\u2019 100 Best Jobs<\/a> of 2020). Still, you may be wondering, \u201cWhy should I pursue a career in healthcare now?\u201d or \u201cWhy work in healthcare at all?\u201d<\/p>\n

We\u2019re here to break it down. Below are the top reasons to work in healthcare in 2020 and beyond:<\/p>\n

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  1. A Booming Career.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The healthcare industry has become the largest source of jobs in the United States. And according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is still growing. From 2018 to 2028, employment of healthcare workers is projected to grow 14 percent, with about 1.9 million new jobs getting added to the mix. This is more jobs than any other industry today, and is mainly due to an increasing demand for healthcare services.<\/p>\n

    You see, the baby boomer population is reaching retirement age. They are demanding more medical attention than before, and increasing the need for all types of healthcare workers, from nurses to occupational therapists. In addition, with new research, technology, and treatment developments constantly coming forth, trained healthcare staff will be needed to assist.<\/p>\n

    Check out some of the fastest-growing and in-demand healthcare positions of 2020 here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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    1. A Diversity of Choice.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The beauty of a healthcare career is the variety within it. Today, you can become a nurse, a dental hygienist, or even an occupational therapy assistant in under two years\u2019 time. You can also choose to pursue advanced work as a healthcare administrator, a nurse researcher, or a practitioner. No matter your level of education, or your passion areas, there are job prospects for you.<\/p>\n

      Check out this list of growing healthcare careers<\/a> from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Or, take a look at some of the healthcare career options available through Goodwin University:<\/p>\n