Distribution across 36 profiles.
Middle half of Physical Therapists score between 14% and 20%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 11%
24% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work12%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen25%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action13%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person49%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Physical Therapist, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Performing hands-on manual therapy techniques (e.g., joint mobilizations, soft tissue massage) to reduce pain and improve mobility
deep expertisesocial core
22%AA
3%
Guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and stretches, correcting form and adjusting intensity as needed
some context neededsocial core
22%AA
0%
Assessing patient's physical condition through movement tests, strength measurements, and medical history review to create a personalized treatment plan
deep expertisesocial core
16%AD
11%
Setting up and adjusting therapeutic equipment (e.g., resistance bands, balance boards, ultrasound machines) for patient use
15%AA
7%
Collaborating with other healthcare providers (e.g., doctors, occupational therapists) to coordinate care and adjust treatment plans
some context neededsocial core
13%AD
18%
Documenting patient progress in electronic health records, including treatment notes, outcome measures, and plan updates
6%DD
84%
Educating patients on injury prevention, home exercise programs, and lifestyle modifications to support recovery
some context neededsocial core
2%DA
9%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and stretches, correcting form and adjusting intensity as needed
some context neededsocial core
24%AA
0%
Assessing patient's physical condition through movement tests, strength measurements, and medical history review to create a personalized treatment plan
deep expertisesocial core
24%AD
3%
Performing hands-on manual therapy techniques (e.g., joint mobilizations, soft tissue massage) to reduce pain and improve mobility
deep expertisesocial core
18%AA
2%
Documenting patient progress in electronic health records, including treatment notes, outcome measures, and plan updates
16%DD
91%
Setting up and adjusting therapeutic equipment (e.g., resistance bands, balance boards, ultrasound machines) for patient use
12%AA
8%
Educating patients on injury prevention, home exercise programs, and lifestyle modifications to support recovery
some context neededsocial core
2%DA
15%
Collaborating with other healthcare providers (e.g., doctors, occupational therapists) to coordinate care and adjust treatment plans
some context neededsocial core
0%AD
16%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Performing hands-on manual therapy techniques (e.g., joint mobilizations, soft tissue massage) to reduce pain and improve mobility
deep expertisesocial core
25%AA
4%
Educating patients on injury prevention, home exercise programs, and lifestyle modifications to support recovery
some context neededsocial core
24%DA
13%
Documenting patient progress in electronic health records, including treatment notes, outcome measures, and plan updates
19%DD
82%
Guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and stretches, correcting form and adjusting intensity as needed
some context neededsocial core
8%AA
4%
Setting up and adjusting therapeutic equipment (e.g., resistance bands, balance boards, ultrasound machines) for patient use
8%AA
6%
Assessing patient's physical condition through movement tests, strength measurements, and medical history review to create a personalized treatment plan
some context neededsocial core
7%AD
23%
Collaborating with other healthcare providers (e.g., doctors, occupational therapists) to coordinate care and adjust treatment plans
some context neededsocial core
5%AD
22%
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