Health Care Professions

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to health care professions based on the lecture notes provided.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Salary: $93,600

Future Growth: 6% increase next 10 yr

Common practice settings: Hospital

Working with PT: Collaborative care for pt in hospitals

Licensed Practical Nurse

Education: Post-secondary nondegree award

Salary: $62,340

Future Growth: 3% increase next 10 yr

Common practice settings: Hospital and nursing home

Working with PT: Collaborating with PT in pt care

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

CAN REFER TO PT

Education: Master’s degree

Salary: $132,050

Future Growth: 40% increase next 10 yr

Common practice settings: Hospital and acute care

Working with PT: Collaborate with PT for pt care

Dentist

CAN REFER TO PT FOR TMJ

Education: Doctorate/Professional Degree

Salary: $179,210

Future Growth: 5% increase over next 10 yr

Common practice settings: Dental offices and private clinics

Working with PT: TMJ injuries, referring pt who may need PT

Pharmacist

Education: Doctorate

Salary: $137,500

Future Growth: 5% increase next 10 yr

Common practice settings: Pharmacies and drug stores

Working with PT: Work to PT to understand medications and dosages

Chiropractor

Education: Bachelors + 3-4 yr in chiropractic program

Salary: Avg $85,000

Future Growth: 10% increase next 10 yr

Common practice settings: Private clinics

Working with PT: Good for spinal pts, won’t often allow both at same time for insurance

Lab technologist

Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field

Salary: $54,180

Future Growth: 7% increase over next 10 yr

Common practice settings: Hospitals, laboratories, and clinics

Working with PT: Assist with diagnostic testing and may collaborate on patient care.

Radiologist Technologist

Education: Associate's degree or certificate in radiologic technology;

Salary: Avg $61,000

Future Growth: 9% increase next 10 yr

Common practice settings: Hospitals and imaging centers

Working with PT: Collaborate to provide imaging necessary for diagnosis.

Case manager/Social worker

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Salary: Avg $58,000

Future Growth: 12% increase next 10 yr

Common practice settings: Often employed in healthcare facilities, assisting patients with resources and support

Working with PT: Help pt navigate the healthcare system

Health information technician IT

Education: Associate's degree

Salary: Avg $45,000

Future Growth: 8% increase next 10 yr

Common practice settings: Hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations

Working with PT: Manage and organize patient records to ensure data accuracy.

Physician Assistant (PA)

Education: Master’s degree

Salary: $95,000

Future Growth: 31% increase next 10 yr

Common practice settings: Hospitals, clinics, private practice

Working with PT: Collaborate with physical therapists to develop patient care plans

Orthotist/Prosthetist

Education: Master's degree

Salary: Avg $68,000

Future Growth: 19% increase next 10 yr

Common practice settings: Hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and clinics

Working with PT: Design and fit orthotics and prosthetics for patients.