There will be almost 4 million healthcare jobs added in the next decade. Did you know that many of these promising careers will be added within the government and public sector? From CNA’s to Registered Nurses and Physical Therapists, the number of positions will be extraordinary. Both state and federal agencies as well as international non-profit agencies will be looking for trained healthcare professionals.

How Do I Launch a Career in Healthcare with a Government Agency?

Working as a healthcare professional for a government agency may not bring as high a paycheck as those involved in employment in the private sector. However, there are many benefits of government employment including excellent retirement benefits and stable pay. There are also numerous opportunities for advancement across government agencies and even opportunities for working internationally while maintaining your government pay and benefits.

Healhcare Careers in Government Agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, and Europe

The federal governments in both the United States, Australia, Europe, and Canada literally have hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals on their payrolls. Not to mention state and provincial governments as well have thousands of healthcare workers. Governmental agencies hiring healthcare workers in these areas include but are not limited to the following:

  • U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs
  • U.S. Health and Human Services
  • U.S. Military Branches (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force)
  • State National Guard Units
  • U.S. State and County Health Departments
  • Health Canada
  • Correctional Services of Canada
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • All Branches of the Canadian Department of National Defense

Other areas of the world have varying types of governmental involvement in the national healthcare systems. Depending on the level of governmental involvement, will depend on the amount of healthcare employees in the public sector for each nation. However, Universal Healthcare is available in Europe for its citizens.

Healthcare Jobs Available in Government

Due to such a high growth rate, the number of healthcare positions needed by government agencies will be astounding. Who’s going to take care of the Baby Boomer generation as they retire and their health declines? Or who’s going to take care of all of the Generation X family growth needs? Also, who is going to replace all of the retiring healthcare workers? With so many critical questions overhanging our healthcare system, the only solution will be a surplus of job opportunities for qualified and educated individuals. So prepare now!


The job types that will be availble within these agencies will predominantly be within the following career paths:

  • Registerd Nurse
  • Certified Nurse Aide
  • Medical Assistant
  • Pharmacologist
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Physician
  • Dental Assistant
  • Healthcare Administrators
  • Health Information Technician
  • Physical Therapist
  • EMT/Paramedic
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Medical Transcriptionist

The key will be selecting a career opportunity, and then gaining the applicable training and education to help you advance in your career. Remember, just because you have a diploma in your hand, doesn’t mean you are finished with your schooling. Many government agencies will pay your way through further advanced training after you are hired! Keep this in mind as it will help you offset future education expenses. This can really add up.

Healthcare and Government: A Recession Proof Job?

When you combine this extensive list of future opportunities within the government healthcare sector, can you think of a more safe recession proof job, than working for the government in the healthcare field? The following video was produced independently of www.ApplyForAGovernmentJob.com but demonstrates how recession proof the healthcare industry is.