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Physician Assistants

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPediatricians, GeneralPhysician Assistants
Risk Score31.2%27.9%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile46th29th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 154 / 12
Median SalaryN/A$133,260
EmploymentN/A156K

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 risk
65%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 risk
86%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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