In these times of uncertainty and disruption, the healthcare and social assistance sectors stand as beacons of hope and opportunity. Recent research from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) underscores the critical role and growing prospects for healthcare leaders.
The BLS’s 2023-2033 Employment Projections highlight significant growth of the healthcare industry, which is expected to grow by +1.0% annually; healthcare occupations will also grow. Here are a few examples from the report:
- Medical and Health Services Managers: +28.5% (one of the ten fastest growing occupations in the U.S.)
- Healthcare support staff: +15.2%
- Healthcare practitioners and technical staff: +8.6%
- Community and social service staff: +8.1%
This growth is propelled by an aging population and the rising prevalence of chronic conditions requiring sustained care and management. As demand surges, medical and healthcare managers are poised for multiple career opportunities, significantly outpacing the average job growth.
Career Tracks, Ladders, and Pathways
Medical and Health Services Managers will be crucial in goal setting, improving efficiency and quality, organizational compliance with laws and regulations, and perhaps most importantly, the human experience with patients and staff. Competencies in communication, innovation, critical thinking, project management, and technology/AI will be foundational for success in reshaping the delivery system. Opportunities abound in remote and hybrid roles focused on patient experience, navigation, support, coordination, finance, etc. For in-person positions, advocacy, supply chain management, unit leadership, and facility management. The sector also offers promising prospects for start-up entrepreneurs and company leadership to address growing needs. Significant growth in clinical, allied, and technical occupations is also in the forecast.
Talent + Momentum
To prepare and develop healthcare managers for the booming healthcare industry, it’s essential to consider the diverse range of career options within the healthcare ecosystem.
At Leslin, we delve beyond traditional roles, offering insights into the healthcare system’s lesser-known functions and career opportunities and forecasting future job innovations. Discover more about our transformative work preparing healthcare managers for a dynamic industry landscape at www.tlhlf.org.