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 20 detailed work activities O*NET records for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Record patient medical histories | 57 |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues | 37 |
| Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment | 37 |
| Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals | 27 |
| Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities | 9 |
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources | 34 |
| Prescribe medications | 32 |
| Schedule patient procedures or appointments | 22 |
| Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests | 21 |
| Prescribe treatments or therapies | 19 |
| Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues | 19 |
| Order medical supplies or equipment | 15 |
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Supervise patient care personnel | 35 |
| Examine patients to assess general physical condition | 29 |
| Diagnose medical conditions | 28 |
| Treat chronic diseases or disorders | 20 |
| Operate on patients to treat conditions | 18 |
| Manage healthcare operations | 15 |
| Sterilize medical equipment or instruments | 12 |
| Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery | 9 |