Where Will You Start Your Medical Career? |
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August 22, 2005
by Kathy A. Johnson
kathy.johnson@healthcare-programs.com
Health Care Programs Columnist
If you're interested in a medical career, you've probably thought a lot about what type of job you want to have. But have you ever thought about where you'd like to work?
Many medical jobs - not just positions for nurses or doctors - can be found in a variety of workplaces. Here are three for you to consider:
Hospitals: Hospitals employ many health care workers. There are several different types of hospitals, including the community or general hospital, the most common. Public hospitals are usually government owned, and provide services for people who can't pay for care, or have Medicaid. Teaching hospitals are usually part of a medical school, and provide training for medical students, doctors, nurses, and other health personnel.
Nursing Homes: Again, there are several types of nursing homes, from small facilities that merely help with basic needs, like meals or cleaning; to facilities that offer full-time medical care, physical therapy and rehabilitation, and other medical services.
Surgicenters/Outpatient Centers: Surgicenters are outpatient or same-day surgery centers that perform minor surgical procedures (hernia repair, arthroscopic surgeries, or certain plastic surgeries, for example) where no overnight hospital stay is required.
When you're preparing for your medical career, consider more than just what you'd like to do. Consider where you'd like to do it. The rewards and challenges of a medical career will be there, whether you work for a large hospital, or a small nursing home. Think about what you're looking for in a workplace so you can choose the best one for you.
About the author:
Kathy A. Johnson has written articles on health, fitness, and many other topics in her career as a freelance writer and editor. She lives in Florida, and is the features editor of Forum, a bimonthly publication of the national mothers group, Mothers & More.
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