Health eCareers Releases 2014 Healthcare Jobs Snapshot

DENVER, March 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The healthcare job industry showed steady growth last year, with no signs of slowing down in 2015, according to Health eCareers' newly released 2014 Healthcare Jobs Snapshot.

As of January, federal officials reported almost 10 million people had signed up for health insurance or re-enrolled in their existing plans as part of the Affordable Care Act's state and federal health insurance marketplaces. This decrease in uninsured citizens has significantly increased the demand for healthcare services, prompting providers ranging from small practices and clinics to large healthcare systems to add jobs in order to meet the growing needs of patients.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the healthcare industry grew by 25,000 jobs in October, 29,000 in November and 34,000 in December. And hospitals, which had a net job gain of zero in 2013, added 47,000 jobs over the last year.

"Between changes resulting from the Affordable Care Act implementation, the aging boomer population, and the accelerating retirement of care givers, the healthcare industry has really had to pick up the hiring pace," said Bryan Bassett, Health eCareers' Managing Director. "We offer a unique platform for qualified healthcare job seekers and employers to connect to fill those vital positions quickly and cost-efficiently."

Report Highlights:

• Healthcare recruiting, as indicated by job postings on the Health eCareers site, increased 47 percent year-over-year.
• The top 10 states for healthcare jobs in 2014 as illustrated by Health eCareers employer job postings were, in descending order, Texas, California, Florida, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Washington, New York, Illinois, Arizona and Georgia.
• Physicians/surgeons and nurses remained the top areas of recruitment, though therapy, counseling and social services positions saw significant year-over-year increases.

Want to learn more about the health of the healthcare jobs industry? Get the full 2014 Healthcare Jobs Snapshot.

About Health eCareers
Healthcare is all about connection, and Health eCareers is the healthcare industry's career hub for professionals, providers and associations. With a network of more than 1.7 million job seekers, thousands of healthcare employers and more than 100 exclusive association partners, Health eCareers is designed to match qualified healthcare professionals – from physicians to non-clinical staff – with medical providers looking for top talent. But Health eCareers is more than just a place to look for your next job — it's a resource to help you advance your career at every stage. That's why Health eCareers also includes industry news and career advice targeted to your healthcare specialty. For employers, Health eCareers offers innovative recruiting tools and services and healthcare hiring data that you won't find anywhere else. To learn more, visit healthecareers.com, check out our blog or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Media Contact:
Valerie Gleaton
Managing Editor
Health eCareers 
[email protected] 

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