Veterans know the importance of good health more than most and there are numerous potential career paths one can take within healthcare. In fact, there are more than 800 healthcare occupations to choose from.
Another plus is the fact that the healthcare field is thriving, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicting that healthcare will create more new jobs than any other field — a 33 percent employment growth from 2010 to 2020, amounting to 5.7 million new jobs.
The healthcare field offers personally and financially rewarding career opportunities. You’ll get the opportunity to make an impact and help improve people’s lives. Whether you were a field medic or not, a career in health can provide stimulating, lucrative, stable work.