Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Physiotherapist?
Today an AI can already prep materials, sort notes, and write a first summary. The class, the source, and the patient still need someone in the room.
It is not a forecast of job losses either.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Physiotherapist
21%
AI or a robot can already do 21% of this job.
#88 / 103
View rankingPhysiotherapist
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Direct, supervise, assess, and communicate with supportive personnel.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 22% | +1.5 |
Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Test and measure patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 42% | 28% | +11.8 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- orthopaedic manual physiotherapy
- medical terminology
- emergency surgery
- general medicine
- surgery
- human physiology
- geriatrics
- kinetics
- neurology
- pharmacology
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1123.00· ESCO/ISCO 2264
IS WORK OVER?
Driving instructor
27%
#76 / 103
View rankingDriving instructor
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 22% | +1.5 |
Assign and grade class work and homework.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Enforce policies and rules governing students.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 44% | 28% | +12.3 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- teach class
- mark students
- lesson plans
- teach
- road traffic laws
- mechanical components of vehicles
- curriculum objectives
- guarantee students' safety
- control the performance of the vehicle
- monitor developments in field of expertise
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-3021.00· ESCO/ISCO 5165