medium risk
Pediatricians, Generalvs
69 shared · 16 different
core competencies
medium risk
Physician AssistantsSide-by-Side Comparison
Physician Assistants leads 4–0| Metric | Pediatricians, General | Physician Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 31.2% | 27.9% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 46th | 29th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 7 / 15 | 4 / 12 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $133,260 |
| Employment | N/A | 156K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Processing Information
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Assisting and Caring for Others
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Developing and Building Teams
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Oral Expression
Inductive Reasoning
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Pediatricians, General
36%
total discount
Physician Assistants
37%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Pediatricians, General
7 of 15 at risk65%Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
54%Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
53%Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
52%Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
52%Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
Physician Assistants
4 of 12 at risk86%Order medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.
74%Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
64%Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination.
54%Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
50%Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Wage Comparison
Pediatricians, GeneralPhysician Assistants
10th
N/A$95,240
25th
N/A$113,770
Median
N/A$133,260
75th
N/A$160,160
90th
N/A$182,200
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Pediatricians, General2028–2035
Physician Assistants2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Physician Assistants has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Pediatricians, General.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Pediatricians,
0
Unique to Physician
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Pediatricians, GeneralPhysician Assistants