Shortage of Physicians Fuels Increase in Nurse Practitioner Jobs Nationwide
Primary care physicians are retiring and medical students are focusing their career choices elsewhere. Although this doesn’t come as a surprise, it is alarming that the gap between patient needs and available providers is widening.
However, this shrinking physician population has created a high number of nurse practitioner jobs putting “advanced practice registered nurses” in high demand.
As the population grows older the need for qualified primary care providers grows along with it. Specialty centers are also expanding rapidly and nurse practitioners are landing opportunities as care providers, practice managers and as consultants.
The credibility of nurse practitioners was once in question and patients were hesitant to accept any substitution for their primary care physicians. This has changed dramatically and nurse practitioners have become highly valued by patients and well-regarded within the medical community.
Which industries hire the most nurse practitioners?
Nurse practitioners can be found in all walks of healthcare life but most commonly in physician offices, outpatient care centers, specialty centers and general hospitals.
However, the practice of hiring an “NP” is becoming more common in other areas of healthcare. Psychiatric hospitals, drug and alcohol treatment centers, even law firms are anxious to hire qualified nurse practitioners.
What is the average salary of a nurse practitioner?
Salaries in the healthcare industry vary from state to state, even city to city. You can expect to earn around $100k in Massachusetts, New York, and California whereas nurse practitioners in remote or less population locations like Maine, Utah, or Tennessee can expect salaries in the mid $80k range.
Medical Associates Consulting specializes in recruiting healthcare professionals for clients located throughout the United States. Whether you are looking to hire a nurse practitioner or you are seeking a position, please contact us to discuss how our team can help you meet your goals.
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