Physical Therapist Aides
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 grow over the next decade, with about 784 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 21% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Record treatment given and equipment used.
AI could do much of this on its own
Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, or filling out forms.
AI could do much of this on its own
Schedule patient appointments with physical therapists and coordinate therapists' schedules.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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