According to the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, the Valley of the Sun boasts more than 4,500 Healthcare companies, employing over 195,000 individuals. The types of healthcare institutions throughout the area include hospitals, medical centers, treatment facilities, pharmacies, and prestigious research facilities.
Healthcare organizations function like small cities, having a huge variety of occupations they employ to provide care and improve the health of the community. Let’s take a closer look at some of the areas for projected growth and some of the micro industries within Healthcare.
Destination Medicine
With an attractive locale, world-class facilities, and one of the largest airports in the United States, Phoenix is poised for the growing interest in medical tourism. Specialty medical offerings and Arizona’s booming tourist industry provide strong indicators that Phoenix is well-positioned in coming years on becoming a well-recognized destination for healthcare.
Assisted Living
As the nation’s millions of baby boomers reach retirement age, the senior care landscape stands to benefit from the strong increase in demand for their services. Even the construction industry has experienced a growth in need as ground is broken for new retirement facilities throughout the country. Phoenix has long been a top retirement spot in the country and developers in the area continue to find innovative ways to attract this new wave of retirees.
Therapy and Rehab Services
A broad industry itself, Therapy and Rehab Services encompasses home care providers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech pathologists, and more. The training needed in this area can range from minimal to advanced degrees and certifications.
Behavioral and Mental Health
As treatment plans cover an increasing range of Behavioral and Mental Health Services, the size of centers that provide treatment have grown along with demand for practitioners and support staff in these facilities. Caregivers, technicians, clinicians, and administrators all play a vital role in providing support to both inpatient and outpatient services.
Healthcare Admin, Office, Records
If you’re not interested in being a clinician but still feel strongly about impacting the lives of others, there are many Healthcare Admin, Office, Records roles available that allow you to do just that. Admins, schedulers, receptionists, accountants, and many other professionals work with patients and behind the scenes to ensure the best care possible. Customer service is a number one priority and these roles are essential to make sure that customer satisfaction goals are met.
Job Growth Forecast
According to employment projections from the BLS, Healthcare jobs will continue to have strong growth in the years to come. Leading the pack in projected increase in Healthcare is home health aides at 38.1% by 2024. Other healthcare roles with strong futures include personal care aides (25.9%), medical assistants (23.5%), medical secretaries (20.5%), nursing assistants (17.6%), licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses (16.3%), and registered nurses (16%).