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Occupation Title : Nurse Practitioners
Occupation Code : 29-1171
Job Description :
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
Method of Entry:
Typical education needed for entry: Associate's degree.
Salary for Entry Level Jobs
$80,541.00
$71,890.00
Growth Rate 2013-2015:
02.10%
02.50%
Occupation Title : Marketing Managers
Occupation Code : 11-2021
Job Description :
Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.
Method of Entry
A bachelor’s degree is required for most marketing management positions. These managers typically have work experience in advertising, marketing, promotions, or sales
Salary for Entry Level Jobs
$76,051.00
$53,570.00
Growth Rate 2013-2015:
03.30%
02.20%
Occupation Title : Occupational Therapists
Occupation Code : 29-1122
Job Description :
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.
Method of Entry
Occupational therapists need a master’s degree from an accredited occupational therapy program. Occupational therapists must also be licensed.
Salary for Entry Level Jobs
$57,424.00
$52,450.00
Growth Rate 2013-2015:
02.10%
01.20%
Occupation Title : Physician Assistants
Occupation Code : 29-1071
Job Description :
Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.
Method of Entry
Physician assistants typically need a master's degree. Most applicants to master’s programs already have a bachelor’s degree and some work experience. Then, they must complete an accredited educational program for physician assistants. That usually takes at least 2 years of full-time study and typically leads to a master’s degree. All states require physician assistants to be licensed.
Salary for Entry Level Jobs
$64,037.00
$45,870.00
Growth Rate 2013-2015:
02.50%
02.90%
