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?
Executive chef
19%
#91 / 103
View rankingExecutive chef
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Menus, dish sheets and food cost.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 38% | +6.8 |
Orders, suppliers and waste.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Pass, plating and service pace.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 20% | 10% | +2 |
Lead the brigade, shifts and conflicts.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Cook on the line and correct doneness.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Hygiene, audits and the house’s name.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- cook
- mise en place
- dishes
- bake
- Menus, dish sheets and food cost
- Orders, suppliers and waste
- Pass, plating and service pace
- Lead the brigade, shifts and conflicts
- Cook on the line and correct doneness
- Hygiene, audits and the house’s name
Sources for this job· O*NET 35-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 3434