Cardiologist vs Physical Therapist
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
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
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
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
Provider Cardiologist
Employny$200 - $220/hr Employer statedBronx, NY, United StatesCardiologyDEA LicensePhysician-Cardiology-Specialtycare
Central Intelligence AgencyPay not stated Charleston, SC, USPacemakersElectrocardiography (EKG)- Pay not stated Great Falls, MontanaInterventional RadiologyElectrophysiologyElectrocardiography (EKG)Cardiovascular Invasive SpecialistCath Lab +3
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist PT
Summit Home CarePay not stated Yorktown, VirginiaDischarge PlanningPhysical TherapyPhysical Therapist
River Ridge Living CenterPay not stated Waverly, NebraskaPhysical TherapyTreatment PlansPhysical Therapist, PRN
Seacrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterPay not stated Torrington, ConnecticutPhysical TherapyPatient AssessmentPatient Records
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