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None of the 19 jobs that do this have AI or robot evidence for it yet. Jobs spend a median of 20m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 1.9 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
19No evidence yet
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PsychiatristsPrescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. | 2h 5m | No evidence yet |
| Family Medicine PhysiciansPrescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury. | 1h 24m | No evidence yet |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansPrescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury. | 55m | No evidence yet |
| General PediatriciansPrescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children. | 51m | No evidence yet |
| PodiatristsPrescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery. | 38m | No evidence yet |
| Physician AssistantsPrescribe therapy or medication with physician approval. | 36m | No evidence yet |
| Exercise PhysiologistsPrescribe individualized exercise programs, specifying equipment, such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, or perceptual goggles. | 27m | No evidence yet |
| Obstetricians and GynecologistsPrescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury. | 23m | No evidence yet |
| AcupuncturistsEvaluate treatment outcomes and recommend new or altered treatments as necessary to further promote, restore, or maintain health. | 23m | No evidence yet |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansPrescribe physical therapy to relax the muscles and improve strength. | 20m | No evidence yet |
| AnesthesiologistsProvide medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Orthopedic SurgeonsPrescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, or preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area. | 17m | No evidence yet |
| Pediatric SurgeonsDescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, or preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area, to parents or guardians of the patient. | 17m | No evidence yet |
| OptometristsPrescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| PharmacistsWork in hospitals or clinics or for Health Management Organizations (HMOs), dispensing prescriptions, serving as a medical team consultant, or specializing in specific drug therapy areas, such as oncology or nuclear pharmacotherapy. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Nurse PractitionersRecommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| NeurologistsPrescribe or administer treatments, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, and deep brain stimulation. | 5m | No evidence yet |
| OphthalmologistsPrescribe ophthalmologic treatments or therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, or low vision therapy. | 5m | No evidence yet |
| Sports Medicine PhysiciansDevelop and prescribe exercise programs, such as off-season conditioning regimens. | 5m | No evidence yet |
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