HOT Career Paths/Occupations in the Local Healthcare Sector

Healthcare continues to be one of Charlotte’s strongest sectors.  More than 110 large firms currently comprise this fast-growing local sector including our hospitals, nursing homes, retirement communities and various medical support groups.  These firms will continue to need workers, particularly as the Boomer generation ages and its need for healthcare increases.  According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Healthcare related jobs are expected to grow faster than the national average for all other industries through 2014 and beyond.”

What are and will be the hot jobs and careers in Charlotte’s healthcare sector?  See the Healthcare Career Path Map below to view the various career paths and hot occupations in this growing sector.  Click on the occupations listed to learn about the knowledge, skills, education, training and experience required for each, along with where the employment opportunities are and where you can obtain the education and/or training needed for many of these positions. 

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Healthcare Career Path Map

Direct Patient Care

Diagnostic/ Therapeutic

Administrative

Education Required


Masters / Doctorate

Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Speech Pathologist

$68,788 to $79,885 annually

Pharmacist

Medical and Health Services Manager

$85,285 to $119,984 annually

Medical and Health Services Manager

$85,285 to $113,137 annually





BA/BS (4 yrs)
Certificate / Registered

BSN
Physician Assistant

$79,371 to $99,383 annually

Medical Lab Technologist

$52,696 to $68,215 annually

Medical and Health Services Manager (BS/BA)

$58,972 to $ 84,096 annually





Associate Degree
(2 yrs)

License or Certificate

RN
Physical Therapist Asst.
Occupational Therapist Asst.
Respiratory Therapist
Medical Assistant (Associate. Degree)

$17.68 to $37.00 / hour

Medical Lab Technician
Dental Hygienist

$18.13 to $38.64 / hour

Health Information Technician

$12.67 to $32.89 / hour





Full Certificate or Diploma (1-2 yrs)
Diploma / Certificate / License

LPN
Paramedic
Medical Assistant (Certificate)

$12.92 to $21.48 / hour

Pharmacy Tech
Dental Assistant
Radiologic Tech
Surgical Tech

$13.69 to $24.14 / hour

Medical Transcriptionist
Inpatient Medical Coder
Outpatient Medical Coder
Medical Assistant (Certificate)

$16.39 to $20.47 / hour





Short-Term Certificate
Less than 1 year

Certified Nursing Asst.:
(CNA I & II)

EMT
Home Health Aide

$10.80 to $15.59 / hour

Phlebotomist

$12.71 to $15.59 / hour

Formal training begins with a minimum of one-year programs





HS Diploma / GED
No training required

Environmental Services Tech (housekeeping)
Physical Therapy, Dietary or Rehab Aide
Personal Care Aide

$7.66 to $11.58 / hour

Environmental Services Tech
(housekeeping)

Dietary Aide

$7.66 to $11.58 / hour

Environmental Services Tech (housekeeping)
Dietary Aide
Medical Records Clerk
Unit Secretary

$7.66 to $11.58 / hour