100 Best Jobs in 2017: Find Open Positions in the Cleveland Area

CLEVELAND, OH - If you're looking for a new job to kickstart your 2017, you're in luck. U.S. News has just released its 2017 list of the 1o0 best jobs, as well as top jobs across 15 categories, including the best-paying jobs and the top positions for specific fields and interests.

A disappointing paycheck or astronomical student loan bill might be important driving factors to start a search for a new opportunity, but the rankings aren't just about salary. U.S. News also included factors like growth potential and work-life balance.

More than half of the 100 best jobs are linked to health care. Dentist was at the top of the list, followed by nurse practitioner and physician assistant. Several health care jobs also topped the list of best-paying jobs.

“Health care jobs often require a human element, so they can’t be exported or entirely replaced by robots – at least not yet,” said Susannah Snider, personal finance editor at U.S. News. “Continued growth in the health care sector, low unemployment rates and high salaries make these jobs especially desirable. Plus, individuals can pursue a range of health care positions that require varying levels of skill and education.”

See the complete list of 100 Best Jobs from U.S. News

The Patch jobs board is filled with thousands of openings across the region. We did a search for some of the job titles at the top of the U.S. News list. Here are some of the opportunities we found in town.

1. Dentist

• Associate Dentist, Buckeye Dental and Brace - Located in Avon, Buckeye is a well-established dental practice, seeking to add a part-time dentist. This person is currently needed for two days a week, but there is an opportunity to expand to five days in the future.

3. Physician Assistant,

• Physician Assitant, Concerta - Located in Cleveland, Concerta is a large healthcare provider that is recruiting a full time (32 hrs per week) PA-C to float our Cleveland Market: 2 days a week at our South Central location, from 11A-7P and 2 days per week as a split shift between our Forbes and Akron locations.

7. Pediatrician

• Pediatrician, Weatherby Healthcare - Located in Beachwood, a new, locum tenens Pediatrician opportunity is now available in Ohio. The shift times are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. They are looking for someone to cover 14 to 15 shifts per month from August through October. Locums physician will do ER consults and attend C-sections and deliveries.

12. Occupational Therapist

• Occupational Therapist Assistant, Invo Healthcare Associates - Located in Cleveland, this person will help an occupational therapist in their interactions and work with patients on a daily basis.

13. Software Developer

• Application Developer, Litigation Management - Located in Mayfield Heights, this demanding and challenging position requires a unique blend of concentrated IT knowledge, superb critical thinking skills, and exceptional analytic abilities.

37. Mechanical Engineer

• Senior Mechanical Engineer, Brewer Garrett - Located in Cleveland, a Senior Mechanical Engineer will work with a team to create and design commercial HVAC installation and construction projects.

42. Massage Therapist

• Massage Therapist, Stephens Pain Recovery Center - Located in Streetsboro, a chiropractic office is looking for a massage therapist who can perform therapeutic massage including myofascial therapy and trigger point therapy.

61. Attorney

• Litigation Attorney, The Spitz Law Firm - Located in Beachwood, Spitz is seeking an attorney with some litigation experience to join a rapidly growing plaintiff-side employment litigation firm.

79. Insurance Sales Agent

• Life Insurance Sales Agent, The Leazer Group - Located in Cleveland, Leazer is now hiring non-licensed individuals with a background in sales to join the team. All of training will be paid for in-house.

84. Loan Officer

• Commercial Loan Quality Review Officer, murTech Consulting - Located in Brooklyn, Ohio, this person is responsible for the quality review of commercial corporate loans as well as ongoing continuous improvement within the KAS Closing team.

96. Social Worker

• Social Worker, Medical Care Facility - Located in Cleveland, this facility is looking for a social worker for our western suburban facility. Must have knowledge of case work process, MDS, CAAS, care plans, discharge planning, medical terminology, assessments, public welfare, private insurance and community health resources.

Here are 10 of the best-paying jobs for 2017, along with the average salary:

1. Surgeon, $247,520
2. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, $233,900
3. Obstetrician and Gynecologist, $222,400
4. Orthodontist, $221,390
5. Physician, $196,520
6. Psychiatrist, $193,680
7. Pediatrician, $183,180
8. Dentist, $172,350
9. Prosthodontist, $161,020
10. Prosthodontist, $161,020

See more best paying jobs, here.

To calculate the Best Jobs, U.S. News started with hiring demand for a variety of jobs from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. From there, jobs are given scores on 10-year growth volume, 10-year growth percentage, median salary, employment rate, future job prospects, stress level and work-life balance. See the methodology.

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Written by Greg Hambrick, Patch