Physician Assistants vs Physical Therapists: AI exposure, pay and openings
AI use is higher in physical therapists work: 2% of tasks (little observed) against 0% for physician assistants (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet.
Side by side
| Measure | Physician Assistants | Physical Therapists |
|---|---|---|
| Tasks that already see AI use | 0% (Little observed) | 2% (Little observed) |
Exposure: Anthropic Economic Index, March 2026. Pay, growth and openings: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The full check for each job
- Physician Assistants: tasks, related jobs and skills to build
- Physical Therapists: tasks, related jobs and skills to build