

Healthcare
Do you enjoy helping others? • Is science one of your favorite subjects? • Are you interested in how the human body works?
HIGH WAGE, HIGH DEMAND CAREERS
| Career | Salary Range | Salary Range | Education Required | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | 1410L | ISC | $108,760.26 | - | $152,505.34 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Physician Assistants | 1460L | SIC | $76,580.87 | - | $100,846.13 | Master's degree |
| Physical Therapists | 1545L | SIR | $74,251.99 | - | $102,002.97 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Respiratory Therapists | 1320L | SRI | $47,258.92 | - | $61,142.14 | Associate's degree |
| Registered Nurses | 1315L | SIC | $59,536.22 | - | $77,515.17 | Bachelor's degree |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1365L | SI | $125,109.67 | - | $220,456.21 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 1355L | ISR | $59,913.40 | - | $236,467.14 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Clinical Laboratory Technicians | 1280L | RIC | $33,265.38 | - | $61,750.82 | Bachelor's degree |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | 1280L | SRIC | $21,719.54 | - | $33,398.06 | CC or OTJ |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 1380L | CR | $28,330.58 | - | $37,921.05 | CC or OTJ |
| Surgical Technologists | 1410L | RCS | $38,102.36 | - | $50,266.92 | CC or OTJ |
| Medical Records Specialists | 1310L | CI | $29,230.76 | - | $47,005.75 | CC or OTJ |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 1335L | SRC | $40,701.63 | - | $67,528.33 | Associate's degree |
| Medical Assistants | 1280L | CSR | $26,096.51 | - | $33,097.55 | CC or OTJ |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | * | * | $23,909.88 | - | $31,082.09 | CC or OTJ |
| Phlebotomists | 1215L | RCI | $28,516.86 | - | $35,874.18 | CC or OTJ |
| Medical Secretaries and Assistants | 1300L | CS | $24,760.01 | - | $36,530.99 | CC or OTJ |
| Medical Appliance Technicians | * | * | $31,109.29 | - | $42,786.24 | CC or OTJ |
* An exact Lexile Requirement or RAISEC Code is not available for this specific career. Teachers are encouraged to discuss the general reading, comprehension skills, and interest areas relevant to the field with students.
CAREER PATHS

101 CHAMBER PARTNERS OFFERING CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE
Accordcare
Advance Rehab Physical Therapy
Advance Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
Allergy Asthma & Immunology of West Georgia
At Home Medical, Inc.
Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort and Spa at Grand National
Orangetheory Fitness
Beal Wellness
BioLife Plasma Services
Bradley Center, Inc.
Bridgeway Diagnostics Columbus, GA
Brookside Glen Assisted Living
Center Pharmacy
Chattahoochee Plastic Surgery
Chattahoochee Sleep Center
Columbus Cardiology Associates
Columbus Department of Public Health
Columbus Diagnostic Center
Columbus Family Dentistry
Columbus Hand Institute
Columbus Hospice of GA & AL
Columbus Memory Center
Columbus, Ga Pickleball Assoc., Inc.
Comfort Keepers
Comprehensive Women’s Care of Columbus
Concierge Medicine of Columbus, Inc
Reveal Breast Imaging Center
Cook Dental Care PC
Crunch Fitness
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
Doublevision Eye Care
Dr. Melanie Whitten
Eldridge MBS Wellness Center for Women
Family First Medical Care, PC
Fastest Labs of Columbus, GA
Foot and Ankle of West Georgia
Gastrointestinal Diseases, Inc.
Gentle Dentistry of Columbus
Georgia Home Health
Gordy Eyecare
Holistic Health Club
The Hughston Clinic, P.C.
Humana Military Healthcare Services
Jay Harris Orthodontics
John B. Amos Cancer Center
KidsStreet Urgent Care
Lane Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery
Legacy Reserve at Old Town
Lifespan Psychology
Magnolia Manor Specialized Memory Care Assisted Living
MercyMed of Columbus, Inc.
Midtown Medical Center
Millennium Physician Group
Mindful Aesthetics & Wellness
Modern Halo
Mosley Health Center, Inc.
MyEyeDr. – Veterans Parkway
Neonatology Associates of Columbus, PC
Next Phase ABA Solutions
North Columbus Eye Center
Northside Medical Center
Oak Street Health
Oaks at Grove Park
Oaks at Maple Ridge
OB/GYN Associates of Columbus PC
Old Town Optique Victory Vision
Oral & Facial Surgery of West Georgia
Org Nature Life Foundation
Peachtree Immediate Care
Piedmont Columbus Regional
ProHealth Home Health
Pruitt Health @ Home
R & R Rehabilitation
Radiation Oncology of Columbus, P.C.
Refinery Counseling Services
River City Sleep Center
River Towne Center
River Valley Family Dentistry
Rivertown Pediatrics, P.C.
RMX Diabetes Center of
SeedGrow ABA, Inc.
Southeastern Cardiology Associates
Southeastern Dental Center
Spring Harbor at Green Island
St. Francis – Emory Healthcare
Stewart Community Home, Inc.
Summit Spine & Joint Centers
Sweet Homemaker & Companion Agency
The Center for Pain
The Good Feet Store
The Haven at Columbus
The Highlands
Therapies Leading Care LLC
Twilight Dental
Valley Healthcare System, Inc.
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
West Central Georgia Regional Hospital
West Georgia Eye Care Center
West Georgia Oral and Facial Surgery
WesterWell GYN Health and Wellness
Whole Tree Dentistry
SGA Dental Partners