The work this job is made of, grouped and scored on how much of its output software can produce today, then linked to what addresses it. What is left over is the job. The full activity list is underneath.
Automatability scores estimate how much of a task an agent can reliably do today, grounded in O*NET task data. They are not predictions of job loss.
The most automatable work in this job, and the one tool we would use for each. Every task has a page of its own with the reasoning and every occupation that does it.
All 17 detailed work activities O*NET records for Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Maintain medical or professional knowledge | 31 |
| Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals | 27 |
| Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities | 20 |
| Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies | 9 |
| Prepare healthcare training materials | 8 |
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment | 53 |
| Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources | 34 |
| Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments | 33 |
| Recommend types of assistive devices | 7 |
| Advocate for individual or community needs | 7 |
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Diagnose medical conditions | 28 |
| Maintain medical equipment or instruments | 24 |
| Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health | 17 |
| Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses | 12 |
| Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment | 10 |
| Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel | 8 |
| Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families | 5 |