{"id":99,"date":"2021-11-18T07:27:07","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T12:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brphcs.visitaccess.com\/?page_id=99"},"modified":"2025-08-14T15:26:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T19:26:22","slug":"health-careers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.virginiahealthcareers.org\/blue-ridge\/health-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Interested in Health <span>Careers?<\/span>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We need you \u2014 now more than ever! Workforce needs in health, life sciences and biotechnology are growing rapidly daily. Our region\u2019s top healthcare employers are hiring for exciting, rewarding careers across a wide range of disciplines. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With high demand and endless opportunities, now is the time to explore training programs and launch a career that matters. Build your career with stackable credentials, in-demand skills, and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While no career path is the same, these are some of the most in-demand paths in our region, offering insight into career possibilities. View our <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.virginiahealthcareers.org\/blue-ridge\/career-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">career maps<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Health Careers in Demand in GO Virginia Region 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Needed now and for the foreseeable future <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI and algorithm &#8211; decision science \u2013 mathematicians and systems engineers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Athletic Trainer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bioinformatics specialists for population health data analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biomedical Technology Engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dental Assistant (DA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dental Assistant II (DAII)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dental Hygienist (DH)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dietary Aide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Director of Nursing (DON)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entrepreneurs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EMT to Paramedic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ETL Developer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food Service Manager and Cooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laboratory Technician*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance \u2013 Building Engineers, Plumbing, Electrician, Carpentry, HVAC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network Engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nurse Supervisor (RN preferred)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nurse Unit Manager (RN preferred)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nursing Assistant (NA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occupational Therapist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patient Care Technician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pharmacy Technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical Therapist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical Therapy Assistant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychiatric Technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychology Technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Radiological Technologist (X-Ray Tech and more)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registered Dietician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registered Nurse (RN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respiratory Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sonographer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speech Therapist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surgical Technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Veterinary Technician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*Medical device prototyping, biochemistry, pharmacology, and molecular biology<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Needed within the next two years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aging in place \u2013 architecture, technology, hospitality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biomedical Technology \u2013 robotics, engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinical regulatory affairs coordinator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinical research administrator\/manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinical research assistant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinical research assistant (health analytics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinical research associate (CRA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinical research coordinator (CRC\/N)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinical research financial analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communications management for telehealth (text\/video)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Needed within the next five years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Environmental health \u2013 urban planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grants administrator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institutional regulatory affairs administrator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institutional review board (IRB) director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical writer \u2013 grant writer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research compliance specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research project managers \u2013 navigate the federal regulatory environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about employment opportunities, complete the form below, and we\u2019ll put you in touch with the right schools or employers, depending on where you are in your healthcare employment journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Virginia Health Careers Catalog<\/strong> is a tool designed to spark the interest of students, young professionals and others who may have an interest in health care careers. The catalog provides background information, school preparation, average salary, among other resources. 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