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TOP 10 HEALTHCARE JOBS IN INDIA

 The medical profession has always been held in high esteem and regard in India. It is one of the most respected career choices in the country. Medical professionals can make a difference in society by helping people to look out for their health and well-being. It provides an unparalleled level of job satisfaction.

Apart from job satisfaction, it’s the lucrative salary packages that they offer, that grab the attention of the youth. No matter what the healthcare industry will expand over time. The demand for healthcare professionals will increase as we have seen in recent times during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students take the most conventional way to enter the medical profession by opting for an MBBS course. However, there is a demand for other healthcare management jobs that aspirant can opt for such as nursing, healthcare management, etc.

Let’s take a look at the top 10 healthcare jobs in India:

  1. ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR

Orthopedic doctors specialize in the musculoskeletal system – the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles that are essential in movement and everyday life. Diagnosing and treating injuries caused by physical activities, helping to manage some severe conditions like arthritis or osteoporosis, performing surgeries when needed, etc., are done by them. The salary package of an orthopedic doctor is around 15 LPA.

  1. PEDIATRICIAN

Pediatricians are doctors who specialize in the health and development of children. They manage physical, mental and behavioral care for children from birth till the age of 18. Apart from treatment, they guide parents to make sure that the child is meeting developmental milestones in growth, behavior, and skills.

  1. ONCOLOGIST

Oncologists diagnose and treat cancer. They’re the main healthcare provider for someone with cancer. They design the treatment plan, give supportive care, and sometimes also coordinate with other specialists for treatment. Oncology has three broad fields (medical, radiation, and surgical),  hence there are three types of oncologists:

  • Medical oncologists treat cancer using chemotherapy and other techniques like immunotherapy or targeted therapy.

  • Radiation oncologists treat cancer through radiation therapy.

  • Surgical oncologists specialize in surgical removal of cancerous tumors

  1. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Their job is to assist physicians and surgeons in the diagnosis, examination and treatment procedures. Reviewing patient’s medical history, checking their vital stats, counselling them and performing primary diagnostic tests are part of their job. The average salary package of a physician assistant is around 3 LPA.

  1. OPHTHALMOLOGIST

Ophthalmologists are doctors who specialize in eye and vision care. They are trained to both practice medicine and perform eye surgeries. They diagnose and treat all eye diseases, perform eye surgeries, prescribe medicines and eyes glasses/contact lenses to correct vision problems. The average salary of ophthalmologists in India is 12 LPA.

  1. RADIATION THERAPISTS

Radiation Therapists are part of the care team that treats patients with cancer and other diseases through the use of radiation treatments.  Radiation treatments are used to treat cancer by shrinking or removing cancer or tumors. Their job is to administer the radiation therapy to the patients and document the treatment procedure in detail. The average salary of radiation therapists in India is 4.5 LPA.

  1. ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON

Oral & maxillofacial surgeons diagnose and treat problems of face, jaw and mouth. They treat a number of conditions, such as misaligned jaws, impacted wisdom teeth, oral reconstructive surgery, cancers of the head and neck, dental implants, etc. The average salary of oral & maxillofacial surgeons in India is 9.5 LPA.

  1. GYNAECOLOGISTS

Gynecologists are doctors who specialize in the female reproductive system. They diagnose and treat issues related to the vaginal tract, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, breasts, etc. The average salary of gynecologists in India is 12 LPA.

  1. ANESTHESIOLOGIST 

Anesthesiologists are doctors or advanced nurses who administer anesthesia and manage pain. Anesthesia is a medicine that controls pain and puts patients to sleep during surgeries. They monitor them while they are still under the effects of these drugs after surgery. The average salary of anesthesiologists in India is 12 LPA.

  1. PHYSICIAN & SURGEON

Physicians & surgeons are the two highest-earning healthcare professionals in India and also globally. Physicians diagnose and treat patients and prescribe medication for specific ailments, whereas surgeons perform operations on different body parts. Physicians are primary healthcare providers, whereas surgeons handle more complex cases which require surgical or operative procedures on the human body. The average salary of physicians in India is 6 LPA, and for the surgeons, it is around 10 LPA.


The medical profession has always been and will continue to be one of the most prestigious and in-demand career choices in India. As the technology evolves, more medical innovations will emerge, giving birth to more unique roles in this domain.

 
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