Are you exploring physician specialties but not sure what to pursue? Depending on your medical interests and career goals, you’ll be pleased to learn there are many types of in-demand, lucrative physician careers to consider. As the medical landscape evolves, healthcare facilities have an increasing need to add highly qualified physicians to their teams in both permanent and locum tenens capacities. Not sure where to start? Here are five types of physician specialties currently in high demand throughout the country:
Pediatricians. As one of the most popular physician routes, pediatricians are needed in all types of settings, including medical offices, hospitals, and children’s hospitals. There continues to be a rising demand for pediatricians, especially at facilities in rural or low-income areas in which there are fewer medical professionals. There are many options in this career path, as physicians often choose a pediatric sub-specialty, such as neurology, general surgery or pulmonary.
Surgeons. All healthcare facilities need surgeons to perform a variety of procedures and operations using invasive, non-invasive and minimally invasive methods. Depending on your medical area of interest, you can specialize in a specific type of surgery, such as vascular surgery or neurological surgery. Each year, the demand for surgeons continues to grow dramatically across the U.S., and the Association for American Medical Colleges (AAMC) predicts a shortage of 20,700 to 30,500 surgeons by 2030.
Anesthesiologists. Along with the need for surgeons comes a demand for anesthesiologists to administer anesthetics during surgical procedures. Responsibilities of anesthesiologists include monitoring patients’ vital signs during surgery; providing pain management to mothers during labor; and assessing risks of anesthesia for patients. As the number of hospitals and surgical outpatient clinics across the U.S. rises, anesthesiologists will continue to play a vital role in ensuring positive surgery outcomes for patients.
Hospitalists. If you’re looking for a healthcare path with endless opportunities, consider becoming a hospitalist. Needed in all hospitals to diagnose and treat patients, hospitalists work in a variety of capacities – including intensive care units, acute care units, and emergency rooms. As hospitals expand their practice areas, the demand for these providers is expected to grow at a rapid rate over the next several years.
Radiologists. Performing a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, radiologists conduct medical imaging and procedures for a variety of medical conditions. Also offering many opportunities, radiologists work in all types of settings, including medical imaging facilities, physician offices, and large hospitals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for radiologists is projected to grow 13 percent by 2026, making it one of the fasted growing medical specialties.
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