Task-by-Task Analysis
Here's how AI might impact each core task of a physical therapist:
Assess patient condition30% automatable
Develop treatment plans45% automatable
Perform therapy15% automatable
Track progress60% automatable
Live Risk Signals
Real-time factors affecting this job's automation risk score:
-3%
employment
+3.1% employment change year-over-year
Risk scores update automatically based on news, layoffs, employment trends, and AI capability announcements.
Score Breakdown
Base Risk (O*NET Research)24%
Employment Trends (BLS)-3%
Final Score21%
Risk Trend (90 Days)
Physical Therapist AI Risk
0%
Current
21%
Change
0%
AI Tools Threatening This Role
AI treatment planning
Motion tracking
Exercise apps
What AI Can't Replace
Hands-on therapy
Complex cases
Patient relationships
Manual techniques
How to Future-Proof Your Career
Specializations
Sports medicine
Geriatric PT
Telehealth
Key Skills for This Role
Clinical SkillsPatient CareCommunication