High Paying Healthcare Jobs (Other Than Medical Doctor)

Here’s a summary of Shane Hummus’s video titled “High Paying Healthcare Jobs (Other Than Medical Doctor)”:

  1. Introduction to Healthcare Careers: Shane emphasizes that there are numerous high-paying healthcare roles beyond doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, many of which are lesser-known yet offer significant earning potential.
  2. Nursing Informaticist: Combines nursing knowledge with IT skills to improve healthcare workflow and reduce mistakes. Average salary is around $100,000 annually.
  3. Nurse Practitioner (NP): Functions similarly to a doctor with the ability to diagnose and prescribe, often with more flexibility and shorter training than physicians. Average earnings are approximately $102,000 per year.
  4. Physician Assistant (PA): Similar to NPs but must work under a doctor’s supervision. Offers career flexibility and high growth potential, with an average salary of about $112,000 per year.
  5. Built Environmental Specialist: Ensures the safety of healthcare facilities, requiring knowledge of building standards and public health. Average salary is around $113,000 annually.
  6. Pharmacist: Beyond retail, pharmacists work in various settings like hospitals and informatics. Average annual earnings are approximately $126,000.
  7. Forensic Odontologist: Specializes in identifying remains through dental records, often working with law enforcement. Earnings range between $150,000 to $185,000.
  8. Pharmaceutical Scientist: Focuses on the development of new drugs, such as vaccines and antibiotics, with salaries between $104,000 and $210,000 depending on experience and specialization.
  9. Nurse Anesthetist: A specialized nurse in anesthesiology, closely collaborating with anesthesiologists to administer anesthesia. Can earn between $157,000 and $214,000 annually, comparable to some medical doctors.
  10. Closing: Shane encourages viewers to explore these high-paying careers and to consider healthcare jobs outside traditional paths, emphasizing the diverse opportunities available.

 

Sources and further readings for jobs and college degrees:

  • bls.gov (bureau of labor statistics)
  • nces.ed.gov (national center for educational statistics)
  • payscale (provides information on jobs and degrees)