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?
Tax advisor
30%
#36 / 103
View rankingTax advisor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Review financial records, such as income statements and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 22% | +1.8 |
Explain federal and state tax laws to individuals and companies.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 20% | 28% | +5.6 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- value-added tax law
- tax legislation
- inform on fiscal duties
- advise on tax planning
- inspect tax returns
- prepare tax returns forms
- calculate tax
- research taxation procedures
- interpret financial statements
- prepare financial statements
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-2082.00· ESCO/ISCO 2411