Dentist vs Physical Therapist
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Pay
Dentist
$275,000 typical, a year
Most Dentists earn $215,000 to $320,000 a year.
From 1,396 postings that list pay
4,831 open jobs now
Physical Therapist
$97,500 typical, a year
Most Physical Therapists earn $88,400 to $114,400 a year.
From 5,880 postings that list pay
21,802 open jobs now
Dentists typically earn about $177,500 more a year than Physical Therapists.
What each one does
Dentist
- Diagnose and treat dental conditions and oral diseases.
- Perform general dentistry procedures like fillings and extractions.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
- Collaborate with dental staff to provide quality patient care.
- Ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards.
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
More common in Dentist postings
- Dental Exams2 in 10
- Oral Surgery2 in 10
- Dental Equipment1 in 10
- Emergency Dentistry1 in 10
- Prosthodontics1 in 10
- Dental Clinic Operations1 in 10
- CAD/CAM1 in 10
- Pediatric Dentistry1 in 10
- Dentrix1 in 10
More common in Physical Therapist postings
- Physical Therapy8 in 10
- Home Health1 in 10
- Physical Therapy Modalities1 in 10
- HEP1 in 10
- Rehabilitation1 in 10
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses, certifications and education
Dentist
- CPR Certification1 in 10
Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapy Licensure4 in 10
- CPR Certification2 in 10
- Basic Life Support1 in 10
- Driver's License1 in 10
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant1 in 10
Open jobs
Dentist
General Dentist
Merit DentalPay not stated Silverdale, WashingtonCPR CertificationDEA LicenseRegulatory CompliancePatient SafetyPatient-Centered CareGeneral Dentist
Merit DentalPay not stated Issaquah, WashingtonCPR CertificationDEA LicenseRegulatory CompliancePatient SafetyPatient-Centered CareGeneral Dentist
Merit DentalPay not stated Evansville, WisconsinCPR CertificationDEA LicenseRegulatory CompliancePatient SafetyPatient-Centered Care
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health - PRN
VitalCaring GroupPay not stated College Station, Texas, United StatesDriver's LicenseCPR CertificationDischarge PlanningTreatment PlansPhysical Therapy +2
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