Side-by-Side Comparison
Urologists leads 3–0| Metric | Urologists | Physical Therapists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 18.8% | 22.6% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 5th | 12th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 2 / 14 | 2 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $101,020 |
| Employment | N/A | 249K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Handling and Moving Objects
Medicine and Dentistry
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Chemistry
Processing Information
Therapy and Counseling
Analyzing Data or Information
Problem Sensitivity
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Science
Near Vision
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Urologists
39%
total discount
Physical Therapists
37%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Urologists
2 of 14 at risk64%Document or review patients' histories.
51%Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
49%Refer patients to specialists when condition exceeds experience, expertise, or scope of practice.
41%Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
41%Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
Physical Therapists
2 of 15 at risk86%Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
51%Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
49%Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
41%Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
40%Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
Wage Comparison
UrologistsPhysical Therapists
10th
N/A$74,420
25th
N/A$83,470
Median
N/A$101,020
75th
N/A$117,190
90th
N/A$132,500
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Urologists2028–2035
Physical Therapists2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Urologists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Physical Therapists.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Urologists
0
Unique to Physical
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
UrologistsPhysical Therapists