Healthcare Layoffs - Career Transition Guide | LaidOffLaunch

Complete guide for healthcare professionals facing layoffs. Learn about severance, job boards, skills in demand, and how to land your next role.

Healthcare Layoffs

Healthcare and medical industry layoffs. Your complete guide to navigating career transitions in this industry.

2-8 weeks
Typical Severance
1-3 months
Avg. Job Search
$50,000
Starting Salary
$300,000+
Senior Salary

In-Demand Skills for Healthcare

Patient care EHR systems Medical coding Telehealth Healthcare IT

Pro Tip

Even if you have experience in healthcare, consider upskilling in one or more of these high-demand areas to increase your marketability and potentially command a higher salary.

Top Job Boards for Healthcare

Health eCareers
LinkedIn
Indeed
Hospital Careers
NEJM Career Center

Companies Hiring in Healthcare

Kaiser UnitedHealth CVS Health HCA Healthcare Mayo Clinic

Networking Strategy

Join professional associations, attend medical conferences, volunteer

Interview Preparation

Key focus areas: Patient scenarios, compliance knowledge, teamwork examples

Your 30-Day Action Plan

1

Week 1: Foundation

Update your resume with healthcare-specific keywords. Set up job alerts on Health eCareers and LinkedIn.

2

Week 2: Network Activation

Join professional associations, attend medical conferences, volunteer. Reach out to 10 former colleagues or industry contacts.

3

Week 3: Application Blitz

Apply to 5-10 positions daily. Target companies like Kaiser, UnitedHealth, CVS Health.

4

Week 4: Interview Prep

Practice patient scenarios, compliance knowledge, teamwork examples. Prepare your success stories using the STAR method.

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