I constantly make hiring decisions. One of the critical questions I ask as the closure of the interview is – “What are your career goals?”
The answer to this question reveals a lot about a candidate. For example, one time …
Most professionals pursue continuous learning and professional development at least once a year.
According to a 2016 Pew Research Center study (the most recent data available), 63 percent of employed professionals sought out education related to their profession in the …
Oct 28, 2022
What is a Respiratory Therapist?
A Respiratory Therapist (RT) is a specialized medical professional who monitors and treats respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. RTs work under the supervision of a doctor to assist with …
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Interested in becoming a PTA? The average Physical Therapist Assistant salary is $55,761 or $26.80 an hour. This data for PTA salary is averaged from multiple sources, as shown below.
As a …
By Shelby Clark
Did you know that 46 million Americans have a speech, language, hearing, or related problem? Of these, 14 million have a hearing problem, and another 14 million have difficulty with speech, voice, or language.
Audiologists and speech-language …
Closeup portrait of intellectual woman healthcare personnel with white labcoat, looking at full body x-ray radiographic image, ct scan, mri, isolated hospital clinic background. Radiology department. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.
Health care professionals enjoy many benefits of steady income, job …
November 22, 2021
By the Merritt Hawkins team
Medical students spend years thinking about their future career as a physician, investigating different specialties and potential salaries, and getting familiar with different working environments. But after graduating from medical school and …
You are an accountant, and you have no experience in medicine. You visit your primary care office for a routine checkup on a Wednesday afternoon to see how your blood pressure is coming along after starting a new medication.
“You …
February 9, 2022
How to Choose Between Two of the Best Entry-Level Health Careers
With so many different entry-level healthcare careers out there, it can be tough to know which one to pick, especially when so many medical industry jobs …
If you’ve ever received medical treatment, you’ve met a nurse. These healthcare specialists work day and night to provide direct care to patients. Their job duties and opportunities vary, depending on the type of nurse they are.
In 2018, there …