Cardiologist vs Pediatrician

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Pay

Cardiologist

$500,500 typical, a year

Most Cardiologists earn $344,300 to $600,000 a year.

From 240 postings that list pay

1,366 open jobs now

Cardiologist salaries Cardiologist jobs

Pediatrician

$238,900 typical, a year

Most Pediatricians earn $218,300 to $273,100 a year.

From 65 postings that list pay

474 open jobs now

Pediatrician salaries Pediatrician jobs

Cardiologists typically earn about $261,700 more a year than Pediatricians.

What each one does

Cardiologist

  • Provide outpatient cardiology consultations and follow-up care.
  • Perform inpatient cardiology rounds and manage patient census.
  • Interpret diagnostic tests such as echocardiography and stress tests.
  • Collaborate with other doctors and medical staff for patient care.
  • Document patient encounters and maintain accurate medical records.
  • Manage general cardiovascular disease and refer to specialists as needed.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Pediatrician

  • Perform physical examinations on newborns and children to monitor their health and development.
  • Diagnose and treat pediatric illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions.
  • Prescribe medications and develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
  • Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment options, and preventive care.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and imaging.
  • Collaborate with nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Cardiologist

Asked for in both

  • Board Certified 4 in 10 postings
  • Medical License 2 in 10 postings

More common in Cardiologist postings

  • Non-invasive Cardiology 3 in 10 postings
  • Cardiovascular Imaging 2 in 10 postings
  • Cardiology 2 in 10 postings
  • Electrophysiology 2 in 10 postings
  • Cardiac Procedures 2 in 10 postings
  • Inpatient Cardiology 1 in 10 postings
  • Electrocardiography (EKG) 1 in 10 postings
  • Cath Lab 1 in 10 postings

Pediatrician

Asked for in both

  • Board Certified 5 in 10 postings
  • Medical License 3 in 10 postings

More common in Pediatrician postings

  • Pediatrics 2 in 10 postings
  • Immunizations 1 in 10 postings
  • Adult and Pediatric Care 1 in 10 postings
  • Med-Peds 1 in 10 postings
  • Primary Care 1 in 10 postings
  • Basic Life Support 1 in 10 postings
  • Physical Examination 1 in 10 postings
  • Epic 1 in 10 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Cardiologist

Pediatrician

  • Pediatrician

    Choptank Community Health
    $176,216 - $264,325/yrstated Easton, MD, 21601
    Pediatrics
    1 day ago
    Apply
  • Physician | Pediatrician

    Unnamed employer
    Pay not stated Brookings, SD
    DEA LicenseHealth EducationAseptic TechniquesPatient RecordsQuality of Care
    1 day ago
    Apply
  • Pay not stated Hawthorne, California
    Board CertifiedMedical LicenseChild DevelopmentImmunizationsElectronic Medical Records +1
    2 weeks ago
    Apply

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