1. Occupational therapist (12th overall on the list)
• Overall score: 4.4/5
• Job satisfaction: 3.7/5
• Median base salary: $72,000
• Job openings: 14, 897
2. Nurse practitioner (15)
• Overall score: 4.3
• Job satisfaction: 3.5
• Median base salary: $100,000
• Job openings: 15,634
3. Nurse manager (24)
• Overall score: 4.3
• Job satisfaction: 3.6
• Median base salary: $77,000
• Job openings: 6,710
4. Physician (34)
• Overall score: 4.1
• Job satisfaction: 3.5
• Median base salary: $200,000
• Job openings: 2,610
5. Pharmacy manager (44)
• Overall score: 4.1.
• Job satisfaction: 3.5
• Median base salary: $130,000
• Job openings: 2,652
6. Dental hygienist (48)
• Overall score: 4.0
• Job satisfaction: 4.1
• Median base salary: $66,000
• Job openings: 1,050
7. Physical therapist (49)
• Overall score: 4.0
• Job satisfaction: 3.5
• Median base salary: $70,000
• Job openings: 24,579
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