Anesthesiologist vs Optometrist

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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

Anesthesiologist salaries Anesthesiologist jobs

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

Optometrist salaries Optometrist jobs

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

  • Pay not stated Brighton, MA
    Anesthesia
    13 hours ago
    Apply
  • Anesthesiologist

    Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group
    Pay not stated McLean, VA
    Board CertifiedEndoscopyAnesthesiaPediatricsGynecology +1
    3 days ago
    Apply
  • Anesthesiologist

    Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group
    Pay not stated Halethorpe, MD
    Board CertifiedEndoscopyAnesthesiaPediatricsGynecology +1
    3 days ago
    Apply

Optometrist

  • Optometrist-Temporary

    Kaiser Permanente
    Pay not stated Oakland, CA, US
    CPR CertificationOptometryOphthalmology
    Entry level · 1+ yrs exp 3 days ago
    Apply
  • Optometrist

    Lakewood Health System
    Pay not stated Lakewood Plaza - Staples, MN 56479
    OptometryLicensed OpticianOphthalmology
    18 hours ago
    Apply
  • Optometrist - Part-Time

    GraceMed Health Clinic
    Pay not stated Capitol Family Clinic, Topeka, KS
    CPR CertificationOptometryPublic HealthPostoperative CareTreatment Plans
    20 hours ago
    Apply

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