5 Best Cities To Land A Job in Healthcare

Last post we talked about the 5 worst cities in the nation to get a job in healthcare. This time we will be sharing the good news by sharing the 5 best places to find a health care job.

Starting at the beginning is obviously the best place to start. The number one city to go to for health care job opportunities in the United State is:

Sioux Falls, SD

Not exactly what you expected huh? Steady employment rates are enjoyed in this city because of the booming credit card industries that call it home. Additionally, the 2.5% unemployment rate is one of the lowest in the country and a recent gift to local hospitals has allowed them to increase their employment. These stats have earned this city the #1 Small City For Small Businesses and Careers for the 7th year in a row.

Madison, WI

South Dakota’s neighbor to the east, Wisconsin, also has a high number of employment opportunities for healthcare professionals. This college town keeps things fun and entertaining while boasting some of the most world-reknowned healthcare facilities in the nation.

Fort Walton – Destin – Crestview, FL

This metro area missed the hard hits of the recession. It continues to be bustling and bursting with healthcare job opportunities.

Des Moines, IA

Another mid-west city joins the ranks of healthcare happiness. This city is home to 5 colleges or universities as well as nationally recognized health related facilities including: Prinicpal Life Insurance Company, Iowa Health System, and Wellmark, Inc.

Boston, MA

Finishing off the fab five is an eastern state. This city contains some of the best healthcare facilities in the nation with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Beth Israel. There are currently nearly 500,000 healthcare employees in this city, but don’t let that discourage you. It is still one of the biggest growing industries in the area.

These are just some suggestions if you are out of work and looking for a job in the healthcare field. There are many other small towns and cities that may be hiring, you just have to know how and where to look.