Orthotists and Prosthetists
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 40 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
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 second least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the second least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 40% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Maintain patients' records.
AI could do much of this on its own
Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic or prosthetic devices.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Update skills and knowledge by attending conferences and seminars.
AI could do much of this on its own
Research new ways to construct and use orthopedic and prosthetic devices.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Repair, rebuild, and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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