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What Do Healthcare Employees Want in Their Jobs

January 31, 2024
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Of course, they look for competitive salaries and benefits, but other factors, including flexibility, tuition reimbursement, and mental health and wellness programs are also important. Our infographic below breaks it down. 

What healthcare employees look for in their job searches and when considering an offer may be surprising to facilities that are hiring. 

doctors and nurses standing side by side with their arms crossed

MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS IN A JOB SEARCH¹

a.   89%: Hourly wage
b.   57%: Benefits
c.   53%: Staff-to-patient ratios
d.   50%: Commute time
e.   48%: Flexible shifts

FACTORS IMPORTANT WHEN CONSIDERING A JOB OFFER¹

a. 25%: Facility reputation
b. 23%: Career advancement opportunities
c. 20%: Professional challenge
d. 17.%: New geographic location
e. 13%: Mental health and well-being programs
f. 10%: Listening to clinician input
g. 9%: Playing a role in regional staff shortages
h. 8%: Continuing education
i. 8%: Tuition reimbursement
j. 3%: Nursing shared governance
 

MOST ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES¹

a. 76%: Healthcare (Medical/Dental)
b. 65%: Retirement benefits/pension
c. 36%: Vesting length for 401k
d. 20%: Short-term and long-term disability
e. 14%: Tuition reimbursement
f. 13%: Continuing education
g. 12%: Life insurance
h. 8%: Gym/well-being programs
i. 5%: Childcare and/or dependent care
j. 4%: Financial counseling
 

ENVIRONMENTS HEALTHCARE WORKERS WANT²

a. 50%: Hybrid
b. 48%: Fully remote
c. 28%: Fully in-office

3 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN THE HIGHEST DEMAND²

1.     Medical billing specialist
2.     Medical administrative assistant
3.     Medical records specialist
 

4 BEST HEALTHCARE JOBS IN 2023³

1.     Nurse practitioner. Median salary of $120,680
2.     Physician assistant. Median salary of $121,530
3.     Physical therapist. Median salary of $95,620
4.     Dentist. Median salary of $160,370
 
Sources:

  1. Vivian Health, “What HCPs Want: The Future of Healthcare Work Report 2023,” February 2023.
  2. Robert Half, “Healthcare managers are hiring — and challenges continue,” January 2023.
  3. U.S. News & World Report, “Best Health Care Jobs.” 
 

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