Healthcare

Occupational Therapist

Based on 36 assessments

15% Low risk

Average realistic automation risk across all Occupational Therapist profiles in the dataset.

Raw potential
37%
Realistic risk
15%
Research benchmark ?
39%

Raw potential = I/O automation ceiling. Realistic risk = adjusted for informal knowledge and social context. Research benchmark: Eloundou et al. (2023)

Distribution across 36 profiles. Middle half of Occupational Therapists score between 12% and 18%.

0% 50% 100%
p10 · 11%
20% · p90
On-screen work 13%

Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.

In-person + screen 40%

Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.

Computer + action 0%

Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.

Fully in-person 46%

No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.

3 synthetic profiles for a Occupational Therapist, ordered by automation exposure. Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.

Task Time Type Exposure
Conducting one-on-one therapy sessions with patients to improve their ability to perform daily activities, such as dressing, eating, or using adaptive equipment, through guided exercises and practice
deep expertise
31% AA 0%
Teaching patients, families, and caregivers techniques and strategies to manage daily tasks at home, including energy conservation, safety practices, and the use of assistive devices
15% AA 6%
Evaluating patients' physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities through standardized assessments and clinical observations to determine their functional limitations and therapy needs
deep expertise
14% AD 6%
Collaborating with other healthcare professionals (e.g., doctors, physical therapists, social workers) to coordinate care, share progress updates, and adjust treatment plans as needed
some context needed
14% AD 13%
Recommending and training patients on the use of adaptive equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, grab bars, specialized utensils) to enhance independence and safety in their daily lives
some context needed
11% AA 0%
Documenting patient progress, treatment notes, and outcomes in electronic health records (EHR) or paper charts to ensure compliance with regulations and continuity of care
9% AD 46%
Developing personalized treatment plans that include specific goals, interventions, and timelines tailored to each patient's condition, lifestyle, and environment
deep expertise social element
3% DD 19%

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