Written by: Emily Joswiak • January 13, 2022• In the Community

3 of the Best Non-Physician Jobs in Medicine

Becoming a medical doctor is a lengthy, expensive process. This list of three of the best non-physician jobs in medicine might shed light on a better path.

When people first think of jobs in medicine, they often consider physicians. But there is far more to the medical field than just that one career path. This article will list three of the best non-physician jobs in medicine. If you want a job in medicine but do not want to be a doctor, one of these jobs may be right for you.

Nurse Anesthetists

Nurse anesthetists are some of the highest paid employees in a hospital. They support anesthesia and related care when a patient is in surgery. They also must review a patient’s medication prior to surgery to make sure they will not have an allergic reaction to the anesthesia. Aside from its high pay, this position earns its place on this list of three of the best non-physician jobs in medicine because its practitioners are up close with the more technical side of patient care. For people who love details, this is the job for you.

Physician Assistants

Physician assistants, or PAs, do much of the work people often assume doctors accomplish so that physicians can focus their energy on matters that require their expertise. PAs treat and diagnose patients. They make examinations and review a patient’s medical history, as well as provide treatment and prescribe medication. In many states, they function as the primary care provider for patients. PAs need a master’s degree and must pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE). Since the job has so many responsibilities, PAs can advance their careers in several ways.

Nurse Practitioners

Nurse practitioners are specialty and primary care providers. They typically collaborate with physicians. Their job is to assess the patients and determine the best ways to manage or treat their health. Nurse practitioners often specialize in caring for specific needs, like pediatric health, mental health, or geriatric health.

Nurse practitioners really get to know their patients—more so than most people who work in a hospital. They get to watch people get better, which many find to be a very rewarding experience. To get the job, people need a master’s degree from an accredited program. They also need a registered nursing license.

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