Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
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 51 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 60% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes related to musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, or procurement of supplies and equipment.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions, and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, or operating rooms.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Operate on patient's musculoskeletal system to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patient's functions.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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