Takeover Tracker

28%medium risk
Phlebotomists
vs

62 shared · 18 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPhlebotomistsPhysical Therapist Assistants
Risk Score27.5%22.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile27th12th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)6 / 151 / 15
Median Salary$43,660$65,510
Employment139K108K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Interacting With Computers
Clerical
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Thinking Creatively
Performing Administrative Activities
Therapy and Counseling
Customer and Personal Service
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Psychology
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Static Strength

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Phlebotomists

32%

total discount

Physical Therapist Assistants

34%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Phlebotomists

6 of 15 at risk
86%Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
86%Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis.
84%Determine donor suitability, according to interview results, vital signs, and medical history.
65%Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.
61%Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories.

Physical Therapist Assistants

1 of 15 at risk
86%Document patient information, such as notes on their progress.
43%Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
43%Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
42%Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
39%Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.

Wage Comparison

Physical Therapist Assistants earns +$21,850(+50%) vs Phlebotomists
PhlebotomistsPhysical Therapist Assistants
10th
$34,860$46,020
25th
$37,540$58,240
Median
$43,660$65,510
75th
$48,170$77,270
90th
$57,750$87,630

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