Cardiologist vs Physical Therapist

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Pay

Cardiologist

$504,800 typical, a year

Most Cardiologists earn $340,800 to $600,000 a year.

From 224 postings that list pay

1,297 open jobs now

Cardiologist salaries Cardiologist jobs

Physical Therapist

$98,800 typical, a year

Most Physical Therapists earn $88,400 to $116,500 a year.

From 7,420 postings that list pay

20,468 open jobs now

Physical Therapist salaries Physical Therapist jobs

Cardiologists typically earn about $406,000 more a year than Physical Therapists.

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

Physical Therapist

  • Evaluate patient conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide direct physical therapy treatments to patients.
  • Educate patients and families on exercises and home care.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as needed.
  • Document patient evaluations, treatments, and progress.
  • Collaborate with healthcare team members and other staff.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Cardiologist

More common in Cardiologist postings

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

Physical Therapist

More common in Physical Therapist postings

  • Physical Therapy 8 in 10 postings
  • Home Health 1 in 10 postings
  • Physical Therapy Modalities 1 in 10 postings
  • Treatment Plans 1 in 10 postings
  • Rehabilitation 1 in 15 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Licenses and certifications

Cardiologist

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

Physical Therapist

  • Physical Therapy Licensure 4 in 10 postings
  • CPR Certification 2 in 10 postings
  • Basic Life Support 1 in 10 postings
  • Driver's License 1 in 10 postings
  • Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant 1 in 10 postings

Open jobs

Cardiologist

Physical Therapist

  • Physical Therapist PT

    Summit Home Care
    Pay not stated Yorktown, Virginia
    Discharge PlanningPhysical Therapy
    3 weeks ago
    Apply
  • Physical Therapist

    River Ridge Living Center
    Pay not stated Waverly, Nebraska
    Physical TherapyTreatment Plans
    1 week ago
    Apply
  • Physical Therapist, PRN

    Seacrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
    Pay not stated Torrington, Connecticut
    Physical TherapyPatient AssessmentPatient Records
    Entry level 4 weeks ago
    Apply

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