Careers In Health Science

Movement Science emphasis

Physical Therapy

• Evaluate and treat individuals to improve movement, manage pain and improve quality of life through exercise, hands-on care, and patient education
• Work in a variety of settings: hospitals, nursing facilities, private offices and clinics, schools, and patient homes

Chiropractor

• Evaluate and treat patients’ neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons
• Setting includes solo or group chiropractic practices

Orthotist/Prosthetist

• Design and fabricate medical supportive devices and measure/fit patients for them
• Work in various industries: manufacturing, health and personal care stores, doctor’s offices, and hospitals

Athletic Training

• Specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses
• Work in a variety of settings: educational settings, such as colleges, universities, elementary/secondary schools, hospitals, fitness centers, physician’s offices, and professional sports teams

Allied Health emphasis

Occupational Therapy

• Treat people who have injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities to maximize independence
• Work in a variety of settings: hospitals, nursing facilities, private and clinic offices, and patient’s homes

Recreational Therapy

• Plan, direct and coordinate recreation-based medical treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illness
• Work in a variety of settings: hospitals, nursing homes, government parks and recreation departments

Pre-requisites for Nursing

• Provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about various health conditions
• Work in a variety of settings: hospitals, physician’s offices, home healthcare services, nursing care facilities, outpatient clinics, and schools

Public & Community Health emphasis

Clinical Research

• Help an employer conduct studies to ensure new treatments are safe and effective for patients
• Work in a variety of settings: pharmaceutical and biotechnology, medical device companies, contract research organizations, hospitals, education institutions and independent contractors

Community Health Educator

• Develop programs to teach people about conditions affecting well-being. Community health educators work towards helping people adopt healthy behaviors
• Work in a variety of settings: hospitals, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies

Community Wellness Coordinator

• Lead a comprehensive wellness program by coordinating, planning, and facilitating health and fitness activities for employees that promote healthy lifestyles
• Work in a variety of settings: local agencies and groups within the community, and health departments

Environmental Health Specialist

• Use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health
• Work in a variety of settings: offices, laboratories, in the field gathering data and monitoring environmental conditions firsthand

Data Analyst

• Review data to identify key insights into a business’s customers and ways the data can be used to solve problems. Communicate this information to company leadership and stakeholders
• Work in a variety of settings: banks, hedge funds, private equity firms, the healthcare industry, and marketing

Health Policy Analyst

• Help government institutions set policies, work with political action committees to propose new policies, and help healthcare organizations develop budget-conscious plans and ensure policy compliance.
• Work in government agencies including federal, state, and local government as well as independent organizations

Epidemiologist

• Public health workers who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury
• Work in offices and laboratories, usually at health departments for state and local governments, in hospitals, at colleges and universities

Public Health Inspector

• Investigate public establishments to ensure they are sanitary according to public health regulations
• Work in a variety of settings: Hotels/motels, restaurants, swimming pools, camps, housing communities and healthcare facilities

Clinical Director

• Ensure quality patient care and oversee the administrative and legal aspects of the facility
• Work in a variety of settings: hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, behavioral health care facilities, and research centers

Medical and Health Services Manager

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the business activities of healthcare providers
• Work in a variety of healthcare facilities including hospitals, nursing homes and group medical practices 
  

Medical Records Manager

• Maintain and protect all patient electronic medical records at a medical facility and ensure all medical information is complete, accurate, and restricted to appropriate medical personnel
• Work in hospitals, medical clinics, or other types of healthcare facilities

 Human Resources Manager

• Plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative functions of an organization, including overseeing recruiting, interviewing, hiring new employees and consulting with top executives on strategic planning
• Work in hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies

Human Resources Specialist

• Recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. May also handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations
• Generally, work in office settings. Some recruitment specialists travel to job fairs, visit college campuses, and meet with applicants

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

• Inform healthcare professionals about the medical benefits of their company’s products and describe the drug’s chemistry, uses, side effects and potential interactions
• Work in a variety of settings: company-based offices -> spend much of their time on the road visiting physician’s offices, hospitals, and nursing homes

Medical Sales Representative 

• Sell a company’s products or healthcare equipment, serving as the liaison between the customers and the manufacturer
• Work in a variety of settings: hospitals, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies