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 15 detailed work activities O*NET records for Physician Assistants, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Record patient medical histories | 57 |
| Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment | 37 |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals | 36 |
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments | 33 |
| Prescribe medications | 32 |
| Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers | 25 |
| Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests | 21 |
| Prescribe treatments or therapies | 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 |
| Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery | 9 |
| Immunize patients | 8 |
| Administer intravenous medications | 8 |