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Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
Q4 2010 - Market Summary

The near term demand for health care workers in the Phoenix metropolitan area continued to improve during the fourth quarter of 2010 despite some layoffs. Of note Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services laid off 140 as part of a downsizing and Carondelet Health Network eliminated 47 positions. On a positive note, Phoenix Childrens opened a new 11-story tower that increase bed size to 634 from 345 and Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center opened an eight-bed pediatric intensive care unit.

On a comparative basis, the Phoenix health care labor market continued its rebound posting a Q4 LMPI score of 59.0 up 19% from Q3 and compared to the national composite of 49.8.

Q4 Workforce Announcements

Children’s hospital expansion nearly complete. December 21, 2010
Within weeks, patients and visitors at Phoenix Children’s Hospital will begin using the new 11-story patient-care tower. With further expansions in 2012, the number of patient beds will increase to 634 from 345.
http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2010...

Hospital Decides To Close Birthing Center. December 2, 2010
 Hospital officials at John C. Lincoln North have decided to close their birthing center. Officials said the center will close in 60 days and some 100 nurses and support staff will lose their jobs.
http://www.kpho.com/news/26003769/detail.html
 http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2010/12/02/20101202...

SEABHS lays off 140 employees amid downsizing. November 19, 2010
 Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services (SEABHS) informed 140 employees Tuesday that they would no longer have jobs as the company downsizes by Dec. 1.
http://www.nogalesinternational.com/articles/2010/11/19/...

Carondelet eliminates positions held by 47. October 28, 2010
 Carondelet Health Network has eliminated the jobs of 47 local employees, officials confirmed. The employees, who all worked in patient financial services, have been given the option of moving to other positions within the company.
http://azstarnet.com/business/local/article_0078bcce-83f3...

Recession a mixed bag for hiring at AZ hospitals. October 18, 2010
 Despite layoffs at hospitals earlier this year, currently Mayo has more than 200 job openings in Arizona, both in clinical and nonclinical jobs, Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Goodyear is recruiting to fill 18 positions, and Abrazo Health Care is adding 40 new positions this year.
http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2010/10/18/story6.html

New Scottsdale pediatric intensive care unit opens. October 5, 2010
 Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center has opened its latest service for children, an eight-bed pediatric intensive care unit to treat critically ill or injured patients.
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2010/10/05/20101005...

Hospitals and Health Systems

Source: US News & World Report

Education Program Expansion and Closures

No notable education program expansions and closures announced during Q4 2010.

Education Programs

Source: The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

Health of the Local Economy

Declining home prices may cause healthcare employees to seek additional hours from current employers, delay retirement plans and be more willing to relocate for a better job opportunities. Below is the Case-Shiller Home Price Index for the overall Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale market.


Source: http://www2.standardandpoors.com accessed 1/5/2011

Lower home ownership rates reduce the impact of home price fluctuations and increase the willingness of healthcare employees to relocate for better job opportunities. Below are home ownership rates for the overall Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale market.


 Source: www.census.gov accessed 1/5/2011

The recent rising unemployment rates create new demands for health services. Higher unemployment shifts the mix away from higher margin procedures to more primary care in the emergency room and critical care for conditions that should have been treated early at a primary care physician. In general, rising unemployment also reduces turnover and engagement of employed workers, while low unemployment tends to increase intra market churn. Below are unemployment rates for the overall Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale market.

Source: www.bls.gov accessed 1/5/2011

Additional Factors Influencing HWS Labor Market PulseTM Index

  • U.S. Census Bureau Population 4,281,899, #12 largest market
  • U.S. Census Bureau Population #275 oldest market
  • U.S. Census Bureau Population Growth 31.7%, #11 fastest growing market

   

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