Median pay: $58,600
Top pay: $83,100
10-year job growth: 22%
Total jobs: 50,000
The job:
As it is with many health care jobs, the aging population is fueling demand for medical case managers, who develop and recommend treatment plans. You�ll interview patients, help them with paperwork, and work with nurses and doctors to coordinate and implement care and to monitor the patient�s progress.
How to switch:
Employers look for a background in counseling, social work or nursing. An associate�s degree in human services or behavioral sciences, as well as certification, will pave the way. Visit the Case Management Society of America at cmsa.org for more.
Quality of life ratings:
| Personal satisfaction |
Benefit to society |
Low stress |
Flexibility |
| B |
A |
D |
B |
By Donna Rosato and Grace Wong
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