Task-by-Task Analysis
Here's how AI might impact each core task of a physical therapist:
Assess patient condition30% estimated exposure
Develop treatment plans45% estimated exposure
Perform therapy15% estimated exposure
Track progress60% estimated exposure
Current Risk Signals
Recent factors included in this role estimate:
-2%
employment
+2.4% employment change year-over-year
These signals are reviewed on a schedule and may not reflect every recent event. Use the score as a directional estimate, not a prediction.
Score Breakdown
Base Risk (O*NET Research)24%
Employment Trends (BLS)-2%
Final Score22%
Risk Trend (90 Days)
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AI Tools Threatening This Role
AI treatment planning
Motion tracking
Exercise apps
Work Current Tools Handle Less Reliably
Hands-on therapy
Complex cases
Patient relationships
Manual techniques
Practical Ways to Adapt
Specializations
Sports medicine
Geriatric PT
Telehealth
Key Skills for This Role
Clinical SkillsPatient CareCommunication
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Occupation pages use versioned task data and a consistent scoring model. Individual results also reflect the tasks a person selects.