Quick guide to building a long-term health care career in Charlotte

Charlotte may be known for banking and finance — but the health care industry is Mecklenburg County's largest employer, according to Charlotte Works.

What you need to know: Whether you're just starting out, switching careers or leveling up, the field is ripe with opportunities across hospital systems, research hubs and specialty practices like CEENTA.

The background: CEENTA was founded in 1923, and has nearly 20 offices across North and South Carolina. It has been named a Top Workplace of Charlotte for nearly a decade.

• But its main draw for health care professionals is its culture, service and dedication to helping employees create meaningful careers.

Here's a breakdown of different career paths you can explore at CEENTA.

🥼 Physician opportunities are available across both eye and ENT specialties.

• What CEENTA doctors are saying: "What I love about CEENTA is that I am truly able to focus on my patients and being a surgeon because I have such a great support team," says Dr. Timothy Kelly.

👂 The audiology team works alongside ENT physicians to help treat and restore hearing for adults and children.

• This is part of CEENTA's comprehensive approach to care — offering everything from routine hearing tests to hearing-aid consultations and cochlear-implant expertise.

👀 The ophthalmic apprenticeship program offers a fast, affordable entry point into eye care designed for people just starting out or looking to make a career change.

• Worth a mention: Upon completion of the program, graduates receive a guaranteed job offer as an Ophthalmic Assistant at CEENTA.

🧑‍💻 The Administrative Residency program is designed to jumpstart your health care career with a series of rotations across the practice.

• Modules include operations, compliance, marketing, human resources, analytics and more.

🩺 Medical Assistant roles offer hands-on, patient-facing opportunities that play an integral part in shaping the overall patient experience.

Savvy job seekers know to look beyond the title when evaluating opportunities, and good employers know that support and stability matter — especially in this job market.

The benefits: CEENTA offers an extensive benefits package, including…

• 401(k) profit sharing and company match.
• Employee and family discounts on CEENTA services.
• Generous PTO with cash-out options.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Wellness incentives and an employee assistance program.

Here's what else: CEENTA and its employees "walk the walk" when it comes to community involvement — from the Fort Mill Strawberry Stroll to the SouthPark Turkey Trot.

• Through CEENTAcares, the team selects a local organization to support each year. This year, they're partnering with My Sister's House of Charlotte.

The takeaway: In the Charlotte area, there's no shortage of health care jobs — but finding the right role is about more than just landing the job.

It's about finding a place where you can explore different paths, make an impact and build a lasting career.

Explore opportunities at CEENTA.