If you're over 50 - top 20 jobs for a change

Research by Money Magazine and Salary.com: You're ready to retire from the rat race. Now you want work you can feel passionate about.

By Jennifer Merritt, Carolyn Bigda and Donna Rosato

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A top 5 pick

Patient Representative

5 job tips if you're over age 50
Full report at Salary.com

You'll act as a liaison between patients, relatives and the hospital or health-care organization you work for. You resolve problems, make doctor speak understandable and steer patients in the right direction for referrals and care. Healthcare companies dominate the AARP list of best companies for workers over 50.

	Salary	Total compensation (includes bonus)
Median Pay: $41,800
Most people make: 90% in this job make more than:	$28,300	$28,300
Top earners: 10% in this job make more than:	$60,200	$60,400

10-year Job Growth: 22%
Growth in Jobs	325,233
Total openings	515,906

Career Description

Acts as a liason between patients, their relatives and the healthcare organization. Communicates patients' questions, complaints and concerns to appropriate staff members. Explains policies and procedures to patients and refers them to proper services required.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in area of specialty plus 2-4 years experience in field or related area

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