Automation index
How much of a Speech therapist’s job can AI already do?
A session plan and some drills come earlier. Sitting with a child who does not speak, and with their mother, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Speech therapist
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#517 / 643
View rankingSpeech therapist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Reports, session plans and materials.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 35% | +6.3 |
Standardised assessments and records.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
In-person therapy of speech, voice or swallow.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Guide family and school.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Coordinate with doctor, ENT and teachers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
Adjust the plan when the patient stalls.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Reports, session plans and materials
- Standardised assessments and records
- Guide family and school
- Coordinate with doctor, ENT and teachers
- Adjust the plan when the patient stalls
- logopeda
- speech therapist
- fonoaudiologo
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1127.00· ESCO/ISCO 2266
IS WORK OVER?
Caregiver
16%
#612 / 643
View rankingCaregiver
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 12% | +1.3 |
Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Bathe patients.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 28% | +7.3 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- disability care
- older adults' needs
- first response
- wash the laundry
- apply first response
- tend to elderly people
- prepare sandwiches
- iron textiles
- buy groceries
- accompany people
Sources for this job· O*NET 31-1121.00· ESCO/ISCO 5322