Healthcare professions: 3 areas that will be in high demand in 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many aspects of everyone's lives changed, some drastically, others not so much. In terms of professions, we can say that healthcare, technology, and content creation are among those that have seen an increase in opportunities.

What will the future of professions look like after the pandemic?

There's a popular saying that great ideas are born amidst chaos. While the pandemic was a tragedy, we can say that great solutions emerged during this time, mainly with the help of technology.

The pandemic caused many people to change their consumption, work, and social habits. Therefore, many companies had to reinvent themselves in order to continue serving their customers without putting their employees at risk.

To prevent life from coming to a complete standstill, measures were taken that, at the time, seemed temporary, but as time passed, it appears they are here to stay. This is what we now call the "new normal."

In the topics below, we will discuss these changes and the areas of healthcare that are currently in the spotlight. Check it out!

Changes that the pandemic brought to the market.

2020 and 2021 were years in which new words were introduced into the daily lives of Brazilians. For example, "videoconference," "home office," "hybrid work system," among others.

As mentioned earlier, initially, there was a feeling that Brazilians would not adapt to these new work models; however, according to research conducted by the telephone network... HeyOf the respondents, 78% stated they were interested in continuing to work in this model after the pandemic. 95% of the managers also stated they agreed with this practice in the future, even with a hybrid model.

During this research, it was also proven that working from home increased worker productivity, as well as reducing expenses associated with fixed workplaces.

The current reality means that for a company to remain healthy in the market, there is no other way than by reinventing itself. With technology as an ally, of course.

Most popular healthcare professions

Healthcare professions have always been in high demand, mainly because they guarantee a good salary.

However, there are many more areas of healthcare than just medicine. The pandemic has caused the demand for these professions to grow even more.

In the following sections, we will discuss the highest-paying and most in-demand professions in this field.

Highest paying professions in the healthcare field

According to a survey conducted by the Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea), the healthcare fields with the best salaries are:

Medicine: The average salary for doctors is R$8,400.00 per month. In the public sector, which employs a considerable number of professionals in the field, the highest salaries for doctors are in the Federal District, with an average of R$17,000.00, and can reach R$70,000.00 (data from the Government Transparency Portal);
Dentistry: The average monthly salary for a dentist is R$ is R$5,300.00. Dentistry is the second best career path in the country in terms of financial return, surpassed only by medicine.
Veterinary: The average monthly salary is R$ 4,300.00. According to the Federal Council of Veterinary Medicine (CFMV), the best salaries in the Veterinary career are in the public service and in the animal and veterinary products industry, where these professionals can earn up to R$ 30,000.
Pharmacy: The average monthly salary for a R$ (pharmacist) is R$4,000.00. The minimum wage for pharmacists is defined in each state according to collective agreements signed with unions. It can vary depending on the number of weekly hours, the function, and the sector.
Nursing: The average salary for nurses in Brazil is R$3,500.00 per month. According to Ipea, nursing is one of the professions that has created the most jobs in recent years. There is no single professional minimum wage for nurses in Brazil. The amount depends on the collective agreements signed by the unions in each state.

Professions in high demand in the healthcare field

The healthcare careers that are in high demand are almost always the same ones that offer the highest salaries. Coincidence or not, we've selected a few for you to check out:

Medicine: This professional investigates the nature and causes of human diseases, with the goal of finding cures and preventing them. Their routine includes diagnosing, prescribing medications, ordering tests, and performing surgeries.
Nursing: Professionals in this field work in partnership with other professionals in the area, dedicated to promoting, maintaining, and restoring the health of their patients, with the responsibility of supervising hygiene, nutrition, medication administration, and wound care.
Pharmacy: Pharmacists can work in clinical analysis laboratories, performing tests for the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases. In pharmacies, this professional is responsible for dispensing medications and preparing formulas.

Professions of the future in the healthcare field.

To conclude this article, we will discuss healthcare professions that have great potential for future growth, once again working alongside technology.

Biotechnology: Professionals in this field have the role of generating higher quality for everyday products, such as medicines and food;
Telemedicine: It offers remote support in interpreting exams, issuing medical reports, and even assisting with surgical procedures;
Pharmacogeneticist: It personalizes the pharmacological treatment of patients, working in research and discovery of therapeutic advances with the aim of developing more efficient medications.
Genetic "hacker": It acts in the prevention and control of diseases, improving biological factors in human beings at the microbiological and cellular levels.