Career Opportunities In Health Care

Author : Sharon Buchbinder
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 0763759643
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Career Opportunities in Health Care Management written by Sharon Buchbinder and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2010-10-22 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Career Opportunities in Healthcare Management is a concise, reader-friendly, introductory healthcare management book that covers a wide variety of career opportunities in a broad range of direct healthcare settings--such as hospitals, physician practices, nursing homes, and clinics--and non-direct health care settings, such as associations, managed care and health insurance companies, consulting firms, and medical supplier firms. Filled with first person accounts from health care managers working in the field, these profiles will engage the reader’s imagination, inform them of key issues associated with these important roles, as well as what makes these health care managers happy and eager to go to work in the morning. Beginning with an individualized 'Health Care Management Talent Quotient Quiz' and ending with a guide to finding a job in healthcare management, this hands on student-friendly and teacher-friendly text is the perfect resource for students of healthcare management, nursing, allied health, business administration, pharmacy, occupational therapy, public administration, and public health. Features: • The experienced authors use an active voice to grab the reader’s attention. • An individualized Health Care Management Talent Quotient Quiz to assess each student’s baseline aptitude and identify skills gaps that need to be addressed. • Over forty lively, first person profiles of health care managers working in the field covering everything from educational background and how they first became aware of health care management, through advice to future health care managers. • Detailed appendices that include: resources for learning more about health care management; sample programs of study; job hunting advice; frequently used terms in advertisements, sample position descriptions, do’s and don’ts of interviewing, and a sample cover letter and resume.

Author : Shelly Field
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1438110731
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Career Opportunities in Health Care written by Shelly Field and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2010-04-21 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Career Opportunities in Health Care, Third Edition profiles more than 80 specific jobs.

Author : Shelly Field
Publisher : Ferguson Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Career Opportunities in Health Care written by Shelly Field and published by Ferguson Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: New York, NY: Ferguson, c2007.

Author : Leonard H. Friedman
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 082619334X
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 101 Careers in Healthcare Management written by Leonard H. Friedman and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart

Author : Anthony R. Kovner, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826193358
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 101 Careers in Healthcare Management written by Anthony R. Kovner, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[A] digestible yet comprehensive resource describing the many career opportunities in healthcare management...[and] a valuable resource for current undergraduate and graduate students as well as career changers interested in pursing a job in the healthcare management field."--Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries Careers in health administration continue to grow despite an overall downturn in the economy. This is a field that offers tremendous job opportunities across the spectrum of healthcare delivery and payment organizations. 101 Careers in Healthcare Management is the only comprehensive guide to careers in health administration, ranging from entry-level management positions to the most senior executive opportunities. The guide clearly explains the responsibilities and duties of each of these careers and how they differ from other management jobs. It describes the integral role of healthcare administrators in creating and sustaining the systems that allow healthcare clinicians to do their best work. The book covers educational requirements, opportunities, traditional and nontraditional career pathways, and helps students assess whether they are temperamentally and intellectually suited to a career in healthcare management.Based on the most current data from the U.S. Department of Labor and professional societies in healthcare management, the guide describes careers in 14 different healthcare and related settings. These include long-term care, physician practices, commercial insurance, consulting firms, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, information technology, and biotechnology. Additionally, the book offers numerous interviews with health administrators, from those in entry-level positions to CEOs, to more vividly portray potential careers. Key Features: Presents the only comprehensive guide to all major employment opportunities in health administration Written in clear, jargon-free text Authored by two senior and highly respected leaders in health administration education Includes interviews with many different healthcare administrators at various types of organizations

Author : Beth Seltzer, MD, MPH
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780826117694
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 101 Careers in Public Health written by Beth Seltzer, MD, MPH and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-09-28 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First rate advice."--APHA What sort of training do you need to work in public health? What kinds of jobs are out there right now? And what exactly is an epidemiologist, anyway? Answering these questions and more, this career guide provides an overview of the numerous options in public health and the many different roads to get there. Whether you're a student who wants to launch a career or a professional looking to change careers, this guide offers an easy introduction to the field. It details the training, salary ranges, and degree requirements for each job, and alerts readers to alternative pathways beyond the traditional MPH. 101 Careers in Public Health helps you follow your interests, find the right job, and make a difference. Key Features Includes a detailed guide to educational paths, options, and training requirements at the bachelor's, master's, and PhD levels Offers guidance on navigating the job market, with information on both traditional and nontraditional pathways-and tips on landing the job you want Provides descriptions of careers in disease prevention, environmental health, disaster preparedness, nutrition, education, public safety, and many more Includes interviews with public health professionals who offer details of their day-to-day lives on the job

Author : Heidi Moawad
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199860459
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Careers Beyond Clinical Medicine written by Heidi Moawad and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doctors at any stage can use this book to clearly evaluate the issues involved when considering a career change. This book shows physicians how they can serve society and patients in innovative ways, and make a notable impact on health care delivery, policy and quality when they use their medical background in a non-traditional career pursuit. are explored and a step-by-step route with practical advice for finding the best career is described.

Author : Toby Freedman
Publisher : CSHL Press
ISBN 13 : 0879697253
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development written by Toby Freedman and published by CSHL Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential guide for students in the life sciences, established researchers, and career counselors, this resource features discussions of job security, future trends, and potential career paths. Even those already working in the industry will find helpful information on how to take advantage of opportunities within their own companies and elsewhere.

Author : Andrew Morkes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780974525181
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hot Health Care Careers written by Andrew Morkes and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hot Health Care Careers, 2nd edition features the hottest of the hot healthcare careers for people from all educational backgroundsfrom high school diploma to medical degree. Some of the jobs that are featured include Biomedical Engineer, Creative Arts Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Health Care Manager, Health Information Management Technician, Medical Illustrator, Mental Health Counselor, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Physician, Registered Nurse, and Surgeon. Each career article provides an overview of the job and typical work environments, educational requirements, personal skills, methods of exploring the career while still in high school, tips on landing a job, typical employers, information on the long-term employment outlook and hot specialties, and sources of additional information. The book also features interviews with professionals and educators, photographs, and useful sidebars that list books, websites, fun facts, and other helpful information.

Author : Roxann DeLaet
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 1284322297
Total Pages : 593 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Health Care & Careers written by Roxann DeLaet and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2020-05-20 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Health Care & Careers provides students beginning their health care education with the fundamentals they need to develop their personal and professional skills, understand their chosen profession, and succeed in the world of health care.