Takeover Tracker

17%low risk
Surgeons
vs

67 shared · 31 different

core competencies

28%medium risk
Physician Assistants

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSurgeonsPhysician Assistants
Risk Score17.5%27.9%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile3th29th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 134 / 12
Median SalaryN/A$133,260
EmploymentN/A156K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Control Precision
Finger Dexterity
Education and Training
Selective Attention
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Scheduling Work and Activities
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
English Language
Problem Sensitivity
Personnel and Human Resources
Visualization

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Surgeons

41%

total discount

Physician Assistants

37%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Surgeons

3 of 13 at risk
86%Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, or procurement of supplies and equipment.
73%Prepare case histories.
51%Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes.
49%Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.
49%Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.

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

SurgeonsPhysician 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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