Anesthesiologist vs Optometrist
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Anesthesiologist
$530,000 typical, a year
Most Anesthesiologists earn $494,800 to $601,600 a year.
From 160 postings that list pay
1,070 open jobs now
Optometrist
$167,500 typical, a year
Most Optometrists earn $103,700 to $171,900 a year.
From 315 postings that list pay
3,241 open jobs now
Anesthesiologists typically earn about $362,500 more a year than Optometrists.
What each one does
Anesthesiologist
- Provide anesthesia care for patients during surgical procedures.
- Perform preoperative evaluations and obtain informed consent.
- Monitor patient vital signs and manage anesthesia during surgery.
- Oversee the administration of anesthesia by nurse anesthetists.
- Administer nerve blocks for pain treatment.
- Manage patients in the recovery room after surgery.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Optometrist
- Perform comprehensive eye exams and vision assessments.
- Diagnose and manage common ocular conditions within your scope of practice.
- Prescribe corrective lenses and provide appropriate treatment recommendations.
- Collaborate with clinic staff as part of an integrated care team.
- Deliver patient-centered care in a structured outpatient setting.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records and complete clinical documentation promptly.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Anesthesiologist
More common in Anesthesiologist postings
- Anesthesia 8 in 10 postings
- Clinical Leadership 1 in 10 postings
- Orthopedic 1 in 10 postings
- ENT 1 in 20 postings
- Nurse Anesthesia 1 in 25 postings
- Neurosurgery 1 in 25 postings
- Surgery 1 in 25 postings
Optometrist
More common in Optometrist postings
- Optometry 9 in 10 postings
- Contact Lenses 2 in 10 postings
- Patient Scheduling 2 in 10 postings
- Direct Patient Care 1 in 10 postings
- Quality of Care 1 in 10 postings
- Ophthalmology 1 in 10 postings
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 1 in 20 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Anesthesiologist
- Board Certified 3 in 10 postings
- Medical License 1 in 10 postings
- CRNA 1 in 10 postings
Optometrist
- State Optometry Licensure 3 in 10 postings
- State License 1 in 10 postings
- Licensed Optician 1 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Anesthesiologist
Anesthesiologist
Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical GroupPay not stated McLean, VABoard CertifiedEndoscopyAnesthesiaPediatricsGynecology +1Anesthesiologist
Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical GroupPay not stated Halethorpe, MDBoard CertifiedEndoscopyAnesthesiaPediatricsGynecology +1
Optometrist
Optometrist-Temporary
Kaiser PermanentePay not stated Oakland, CA, USCPR CertificationOptometryOphthalmologyOptometrist
Lakewood Health SystemPay not stated Lakewood Plaza - Staples, MN 56479OptometryLicensed OpticianOphthalmologyOptometrist - Part-Time
GraceMed Health ClinicPay not stated Capitol Family Clinic, Topeka, KSCPR CertificationOptometryPublic HealthPostoperative CareTreatment Plans
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