Northern Illinois University

School of Allied Health & Communicative Disorders

Careers

It is no exaggeration to say that our alums work everywhere in health care in literally hundreds of different positions. To illustrate the diversity of positions and venues, we've chosen a few alumni vignettes as examples. Click on the position title that most interests you to read more about careers in the allied health professions.

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

  • Medical Technologist, Hospital
  • Pediatric Therapist
  • CLS, medium-sized clinic
  • Forensic Scientist
  • CLS, Pharmaceutical Development

Communicatve Disorders

  • Audiology and Speech-Language-Pathology Careers in the Top 25 as Baby Boomers Age:
    The March 28, 2007 issue of U.S. News and World Report includes Audiology and Speech-Language-Pathology in the top 25 careers to be in as the Baby Boomer Generation ages.

    Read more at http://www.usnews.com/usnews/biztech/best_careers_2007/

Physical Therapy

  • Physical Therapist, Administrator
  • Pediatric Therapist
  • Physical Therapy Supervisor
  • Physical Therapist, Industry