Throughout the healthcare industry, changes have been happening rapidly in recent years. The pandemic highlighted common problems within the field and exasperated others, such as shortages in the field. Healthcare facilities and anyone working in the field should be aware of what is happening and the trends that may be coming in the next few years.
A Shortage of Physicians Available
Right now, there is a shortage of physicians, and that’s not expected to change any time soon. In fact, within the next decade, there is expected to be a shortage of more than 130,000 physicians throughout the US. Healthcare facilities can get assistance from CHG Healthcare to find physicians to fill open positions they may have or to expand their workforce to continue to help the patients in their location.
Physicians Receive More Job Offers
Right now, physicians are getting more job offers than ever before. When a physician is finishing school and ready to look for a job, they may receive many different job offers. In some cases, physicians are receiving more than 100 job offers right out of school. This means healthcare facilities will have to offer more than just an excellent paying job to help attract new talent and to make sure they have the right amount of physicians to operate.
Employment for RNs is Growing
Along with a shortage of physicians, there is a shortage of RNs, and the job opportunities for them are expected to grow over the next decade. Estimates show job openings for RNs may increase by as much as 6%. For RNs, this can mean higher pay and better benefits, especially if they’re willing to move to areas where their skills are more in demand than others.
Home Healthcare Services Will be In Demand
Another area where workers will be in demand is in-home healthcare services. As the older generations are retiring and starting to require more assistance, many are turning to in-home care so they don’t have to move to a nursing facility. This is leading to a higher demand for those who are able to offer in-home services, both short-term and long-term. This is another area where pay and benefits may increase over the next few years to bring in more candidates.
More People are Leaving the Field
Exasperating the need for more physicians, RNs, and other professionals in the healthcare field is the rising number of people who are planning to leave their jobs in the next couple of years. Surveys have shown that nearly half of all workers in the healthcare industry are considering a change, whether that means moving to another facility, changing what they do for their job, or moving to another field completely. This could lead to an increase in demand for people to fill these positions.
Those who are looking for a job or getting ready to hire new personnel should be aware of these trends so they can look for ways to ensure healthcare positions are filled and that patients can receive the care they need. Though the field is rapidly growing, there aren’t enough new employees starting to come in, and that can mean higher wages for those who are hired or better benefits. Pay attention to the trends in the coming years to see how the healthcare field grows.
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