Patient Care

Workers in patient care provide direct services to diagnose and treat injuries and illness; they provide education and counsel to patients to support their recovery and to maintain physical and mental wellbeing. These roles provide hands-on, face-to-face care for patients.

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Certified Nurse Aide (CNAs) provide basic care and help patients with activities of daily living. They may clean and bathe patients, transfer patients between beds and wheelchairs, measure vital signs, and serve meals.

Average Salary

$43K

Patient Interaction

high

Physician

Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses and counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare. Physicians examine patients and take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and medical procedures.

Average Salary

$232K

Patient Interaction

high

Physician Assistant

Physician assistants, also known as PAs, examine, diagnose, and treat patients under the supervision of a physician. PAs work in a variety of healthcare specialties, including primary care and family medicine, emergency medicine, and psychiatry. 

Average Salary

$144K

Patient Interaction

high

Psychiatric Aide

Psychiatric technicians and aides care for people who have mental or emotional conditions or developmental disabilities. Technicians typically monitor patients’ conditions and provide therapeutic care, such as overseeing their medications. Aides help patients in their daily activities and ensure a safe and clean environment.

Average Salary

$44K

Patient Interaction

high

Psychologist

Psychologists study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior. They identify psychological, emotional, behavioral, or organizational issues and diagnose disorders

Average Salary

$190K

Patient Interaction

high

Registered Nurse (RN)

Nurses provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients about health conditions. They observe, assess, and record patient symptoms, reactions, and progress. Nurses work alongside doctors when it comes to treatment plans and exams, administering medications, and monitoring patient recovery.

Average Salary

$103K

Patient Interaction

high

Surgical Assistant

Surgical assistants and technologists help with surgical operations. To prevent infections or other complications, surgical assistants and technologists must relay any issues that arise during surgery to the other members of the healthcare team.

Average Salary

$63K

Patient Interaction

high