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?
HR generalist
31%
#34 / 103
View rankingHR generalist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Review and evaluate applicant qualifications or eligibility for specified licensing, according to established guidelines and designated licensing codes.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 48% | +2.4 |
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% | 31% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- labour legislation
- job market offers
- employment law
- human resource management
- company policies
- maintain relationship with customers
- recruit employees
- carry out recruiting services
- interview people
- identify customer's needs
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1071.00· ESCO/ISCO 2423