Health Care Schools in Washington

• Health Care Related Degrees offered online and at schools in Washington
• What are the fastest growing careers in Washington health care?
• Who are the largest health care industry employers in Washington?

Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the country, and Washington is certainly part of this trend. As the aging population expands and a large percentage of the healthcare workforce approaches retirement, there are impending labor shortages in many areas of healthcare. This translates to great opportunity for reliable, long-term work with great benefits.

Fastest Growing Health Care Careers in Washington

Some of the fastest growing healthcare professions in the state of Washington are chiropractors, physical therapist aides, optometrists, personal and home care aides, emergency drivers and attendants, podiatrists, and home health aides. These are healthcare professions among the twenty-five fastest growing jobs in the state, according to the Washington State Employment Security Department. Many other jobs in the field requiring various levels of training will be facing shortages as well, and in need of qualified applicants.

Washington Health Care Industry's Largest Employers

Healthcare jobs are needed in urban as well as rural areas. Hospitals employ the largest number of healthcare workers though. Some of the largest healthcare employers in the state are listed below: (source: www.acinet.org)

• Tacoma General Hospital: Located in Tacoma, this facility employs roughly 8,500. It is part of MultiCare, a health organization that comprises this and three other hospitals and is the area’s largest healthcare provider.
• Swedish Medical Center: One of the largest healthcare providers in the Seattle area, Swedish Medical Center is a health organization that consists of three hospitals and multiple smaller clinics, and employs a total of nearly 6,400 people.
• Virginia Mason Medical Center: This nonprofit healthcare organization consists of a hospital, a research institute, a nursing residence for patients with HIV/AIDS, and a multi-speciality practice with over 400 doctors and specialists. Together they employ nearly 5,000 staff members.
• St. Joseph Medical Center: This hospital is in Tacoma and employs about 4,400 staff members. It is part of the Franciscan Health System, which consists of four hospitals and employs 6,500 people and has a medical staff of roughly 1,400 people.

There are many opportunities in healthcare. Whether you are interested in hands on medical care, administrative or business opportunities, or health care technology, you can follow the links below to find an educational program that can help you reach your goals.

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