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None of the 29 jobs that do this have AI or robot evidence for it yet. Jobs spend a median of 38m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 13.0 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
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Every job that does this
Each job words the task its own way. Minutes are that job's estimate for a typical shift; the label is the evidence for that job's version.
| Job and its version of the task | Per shift | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| OrthoptistsExamine patients with problems related to ocular motility, binocular vision, amblyopia, or strabismus. | 1h 24m | No evidence yet |
| VeterinariansExamine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries. | 1h 20m | No evidence yet |
| Physician AssistantsExamine patients to obtain information about their physical condition. | 1h 17m | No evidence yet |
| AudiologistsAdminister hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment. | 1h 7m | No evidence yet |
| Orthotists and ProsthetistsExamine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit. | 1h 5m | No evidence yet |
| ChiropractorsEvaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis. | 58m | No evidence yet |
| DermatologistsConduct complete skin examinations. | 54m | No evidence yet |
| AnesthesiologistsExamine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures. | 53m | No evidence yet |
| Physical TherapistsPerform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention. | 51m | No evidence yet |
| General PediatriciansExamine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis. | 51m | No evidence yet |
| MidwivesMonitor maternal condition during labor by checking vital signs, monitoring uterine contractions, or performing physical examinations. | 49m | No evidence yet |
| NeurologistsExamine patients to obtain information about functional status of areas, such as vision, physical strength, coordination, reflexes, sensations, language skills, cognitive abilities, and mental status. | 45m | No evidence yet |
| Naturopathic PhysiciansConduct physical examinations and physiological function tests for diagnostic purposes. | 41m | No evidence yet |
| Allergists and ImmunologistsConduct physical examinations of patients. | 40m | No evidence yet |
| Sports Medicine PhysiciansRecord athletes' medical histories, and perform physical examinations. | 38m | No evidence yet |
| Orthopedic SurgeonsExamine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk. | 35m | No evidence yet |
| Nurse MidwivesMonitor fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements, identifying fetal position, or estimating fetal size and weight. | 34m | No evidence yet |
| Pediatric SurgeonsExamine fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, and diagnose health issues to determine need for intervention, such as surgery. | 33m | No evidence yet |
| Psychiatric TechniciansTake and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges. | 32m | No evidence yet |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsAssess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions. | 32m | No evidence yet |
| Nurse AnesthetistsPerform pre-anesthetic screenings, including physical evaluations and patient interviews, and document results. | 23m | No evidence yet |
| Clinical Nurse SpecialistsObserve, interview, and assess patients to identify care needs. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Radiation TherapistsCheck for side effects, such as skin irritation, nausea, or hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Nurse PractitionersPerform routine or annual physical examinations. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| AcupuncturistsAssess patients' general physical appearance to make diagnoses. | 15m | No evidence yet |
| PsychiatristsExamine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder. | 10m | No evidence yet |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesProvide routine physical health screenings to detect or monitor problems such as heart disease and diabetes. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansConduct physical tests, such as functional capacity evaluations, to determine injured workers' capabilities to perform the physical demands of their jobs. | 5m | No evidence yet |
| Registered NursesPerform physical examinations, make tentative diagnoses, and treat patients en route to hospitals or at disaster site triage centers. | under 1m | No evidence yet |
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