Kansas Hospital Positions
Kansas Department of Labor Occupational Outlook statistics project future demand for various occupations. Total job openings are a combination of new jobs due to growth in the profession and replacement jobs due to turnover between 2006 and 2016. It is anticipated RN positions have the most openings due to growth with 4,856 new job openings by 2016. Pharmacy technician positions are expected to increase the fastest, at a rate of 28 percent. Many of the fastest growing occupations in Kansas are in the health care industry, highlighting the need for more people to pursue health care careers.
*Physicians not included. Typically non-hospital based positions not included (e.g. dentist, optometrist).
SOURCE: 2006-2016 Kansas Occupational Outlook, Kansas Department of Labor, 2010
Health Professionals in Kansas from 2003-2011
Health Care Vacancy and Turnover Rates 2011
Turnover Rates for Select Allied Positions 2005-2011
FTE Vacancy for Select High Demand Positions 2011
Graduates 2000-2010
Vacancy and Turnover Rates 2004-2011