Podiatrists
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 54 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 55% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Perform administrative duties, such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, or keeping records.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, or abscesses.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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