Health care drives Arizona’s job growth, but experts question if employers can keep up - Paradise Valley Independent
PHOENIX – Mike Renaud says he would hire 20 physicians and 100 mental health therapists tomorrow if he could find qualified candidates. Renaud, president and CEO of Valle del Sol that provides … Health care is the primary source of much of Arizona's job growth, accounting for over half of the state's overall job gains. However, experts are unsure if employers can keep up. The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity predicts that the state will add 22,700 jobs outside agriculture between 2025 and 2026, including 12,500 in health care and social assistance. The agency expects health care, social assistance, to add 113,466 jobs between 2024 and 2034, about a quarter of the overall job growth. However challenges remain over finding new workers and employee burnout. The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation's 2023 workforce report estimated that Arizona could face a shortage of 76,000 healthcare workers over the next decade.
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PHOENIX – Mike Renaud says he would hire 20 physicians and 100 mental health therapists tomorrow if he could find qualified candidates.
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