low risk
Physical Therapist Assistantsvs
64 shared · 12 different
core competencies
low risk
Nursing AssistantsSide-by-Side Comparison
Physical Therapist Assistants leads 4–0| Metric | Physical Therapist Assistants | Nursing Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 22.5% | 23.6% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 12th | 15th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 1 / 15 | 5 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $65,510 | N/A |
| Employment | 108K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Documenting/Recording Information
Thinking Creatively
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Interacting With Computers
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Sociology and Anthropology
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Visualization
Getting Information
Learning Strategies
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Physical Therapist Assistants
34%
total discount
Nursing Assistants
31%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Physical Therapist Assistants
1 of 15 at risk86%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.
Nursing Assistants
5 of 15 at risk85%Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
85%Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
77%Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
70%Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
52%Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
Wage Comparison
Physical Therapist AssistantsNursing Assistants
10th
$46,020N/A
25th
$58,240N/A
Median
$65,510N/A
75th
$77,270N/A
90th
$87,630N/A
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Physical Therapist Assistants2028–2035
Nursing Assistants2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Physical Therapist Assistants has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Nursing Assistants.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Physical
0
Unique to Nursing
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Physical Therapist AssistantsNursing Assistants