JOB REPORT / 29-1299 · 36 TASKS

Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other.

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Monitor updates from public health agencies to keep abreast…
Report patterns of patients' health conditions
Present or publish scientific papers

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26 of 36 tasks reviewed

This job has 36 core tasks. We went through 26 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Others actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Monitor updates from public health agencies to keep abreast of health trends.
AI DOES
Scans agency feeds, summarizes new guidelines, and highlights relevant health trend changes
YOU DO
Judge which updates actually matter for your patient population and practice
TASK 02
Report patterns of patients' health conditions, such as disease status and births, to public health agencies.
AI DOES
Extracts patient data patterns and pre-fills public health report forms
YOU DO
Verify data accuracy and sign off as the licensed responsible party
TASK 03
Present or publish scientific papers.
AI DOES
Drafts sections, formats citations, checks grammar, and suggests clearer phrasing
YOU DO
Own the research story and deliver it with clinical expertise
TASK 04
Document patients' histories, including identifying data, chief complaints, illnesses, previous medical or family histories, or psychosocial characteristics.
AI DOES
Transcribes spoken notes, suggests history templates, and flags missing fields
YOU DO
Read the patient in the room and decide what to probe deeper
TASK 05
Diagnose health conditions, based on patients' symptoms and health histories, laboratory and diagnostic radiology test results, or other physiological measurements, such as electrocardiograms and electroencephalographs.
AI DOES
Cross-references symptoms, lab values, and medical literature to suggest possible diagnoses
YOU DO
Apply holistic clinical judgment, examine the patient in person, and take full responsibility for the diagnosis
TASK 06
Obtain medical records from previous physicians or other health care providers for the purpose of patient evaluation.
AI DOES
Drafts record request letters, fills standard release forms, and tracks outstanding requests
YOU DO
Build relationships with other providers and handle authorization issues that need a real person
TASK 07
Maintain professional development through activities such as postgraduate education, continuing education, preceptorships, and residency programs.
AI DOES
Searches for relevant courses, summarizes new research, and helps organize continuing education records
YOU DO
Show up to trainings, build mentor relationships, and apply new skills in real patient care
TASK 08
Participate in clinical research projects.
AI DOES
Searches literature, summarizes studies, spots patterns in data, and drafts research sections
YOU DO
Design the study, work with patients, and make ethical calls
TASK 09
Provide instructions to patients or family members concerning diagnoses or treatment plans.
AI DOES
Drafts easy-to-read instruction sheets and suggests plain-language explanations for common diagnoses
YOU DO
Watch the patient's face, answer unexpected questions, and adjust the conversation in real time
TASK 10
Provide training related to clinical methods or orthoptics to students, resident physicians, or other health professionals.
AI DOES
Drafts lesson plans, generates quizzes, explains clinical concepts, and summarizes research for training materials
YOU DO
Demonstrate hands-on techniques, read learner body language, and adapt teaching in real time with real patients
TASK 11
Interview patients to document symptoms and health histories.
AI DOES
Transcribes notes, flags missing health history details, and suggests symptom checklist prompts
YOU DO
Read the patient's tone, body language, and build the trust needed for honest answers
TASK 12
Develop nonsurgical treatment plans for patients with conditions such as strabismus, nystagmus, and other visual disorders.
AI DOES
Suggests evidence-based treatment options and helps organize patient data and guidelines
YOU DO
Examine the patient in person and decide which therapy fits their specific eyes, age, and lifestyle
TASK 13
Develop or use special test and communication techniques to facilitate diagnosis and treatment of children or patients with disabilities.
AI DOES
Suggests test protocols, communication strategies, and adaptive techniques based on patient profile
YOU DO
Read the room, adapt in real time, and build trust with each unique patient
TASK 14SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare diagnostic or treatment reports for other medical practitioners or therapists.
AI DOES
Drafts reports from patient data and notes
YOU DO
Verify findings and tailor recommendations
About this analysis
49% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 15
Evaluate, diagnose, or treat disorders of the visual system with an emphasis on binocular vision or abnormal eye movements.
AI DOES
Helps review patient history, flag patterns in test data, and suggest possible diagnoses from documented findings
YOU DO
Perform the physical eye exams and use your clinical judgment to confirm what you see in the patient
TASK 16
Order diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs (x-rays), ultrasounds, mammograms, and bone densitometry tests, or refer patients to other health professionals for these procedures.
AI DOES
Suggests relevant imaging options based on symptoms and clinical guidelines
YOU DO
Examine the patient, apply clinical judgment, and take legal responsibility for the order
TASK 17
Administer, dispense, or prescribe natural medicines, such as food or botanical extracts, herbs, dietary supplements, vitamins, nutraceuticals, and amino acids.
AI DOES
Looks up supplement interactions, dosage guidelines, and evidence-based research fast
YOU DO
Apply clinical judgment and legal authority to prescribe safely for each unique patient
TASK 18
Refer patients to ophthalmic surgeons or other physicians.
AI DOES
Drafts referral letters and summarizes patient history
YOU DO
Make the clinical call and sign off on every referral
TASK 19
Collaborate with ophthalmologists, optometrists, or other specialists in the diagnosis, treatment, or management of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal diseases.
AI DOES
Summarizes patient records, flags relevant test results, and drafts referral notes
YOU DO
Show up, examine the patient, and talk directly with other specialists
TASK 20
Prescribe synthetic drugs under the supervision of medical doctors or within the allowances of regulatory bodies.
AI DOES
Suggests drug options, checks interactions, and summarizes dosing guidelines
YOU DO
Make the final clinical call and sign off on the prescription
TASK 21SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Interpret clinical or diagnostic test results.
AI DOES
Flags abnormal values and suggests patterns
YOU DO
Judge the whole patient picture
About this analysis
23% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 22
Provide nonsurgical interventions, including corrective lenses, patches, drops, fusion exercises, or stereograms, to treat conditions such as strabismus, heterophoria, and convergence insufficiency.
AI DOES
Helps look up treatment protocols, summarize research on exercises, or draft patient education materials
YOU DO
Examine the patient in person, judge treatment progress, and adjust the plan based on what you see
TASK 23SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Consult with other health professionals to provide optimal patient care, referring patients to traditional health care professionals as necessary.
AI DOES
Suggests referral options and draft consultation notes
YOU DO
Build trust and decide care priorities
About this analysis
12% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 24SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Educate patients about health care management.
AI DOES
Creates personalized educational materials and explanations
YOU DO
Build trust and adapt to emotions
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 25SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Advise patients about therapeutic exercise and nutritional medicine regimens.
AI DOES
Suggests exercise plans and nutrition protocols
YOU DO
Adapt advice to each patient's life
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 26SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Treat minor cuts, abrasions, or contusions.
AI DOES
Suggests treatment steps and identifies warning signs
YOU DO
Assess the actual wound and apply care
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other
SOC code: 29-1299
Tasks reviewed: 26 of 36

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $115,210 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $101,570 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 28,630
Employed in Colorado: 650
Job outlook: +2% by 2034 · ~2,400 openings/yr

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Monitor updates from public health agencies to keep abreast of health trends.

Report patterns of patients' health conditions, such as disease status and births, to public health agencies.

Present or publish scientific papers.

Document patients' histories, including identifying data, chief complaints, illnesses, previous medical or family histories, or psychosocial characteristics.

Diagnose health conditions, based on patients' symptoms and health histories, laboratory and diagnostic radiology test results, or other physiological measurements, such as electrocardiograms and electroencephalographs.

Obtain medical records from previous physicians or other health care providers for the purpose of patient evaluation.

Maintain professional development through activities such as postgraduate education, continuing education, preceptorships, and residency programs.

Participate in clinical research projects.

Provide instructions to patients or family members concerning diagnoses or treatment plans.

Provide training related to clinical methods or orthoptics to students, resident physicians, or other health professionals.

Interview patients to document symptoms and health histories.

Develop nonsurgical treatment plans for patients with conditions such as strabismus, nystagmus, and other visual disorders.

Develop or use special test and communication techniques to facilitate diagnosis and treatment of children or patients with disabilities.

Prepare diagnostic or treatment reports for other medical practitioners or therapists.

Evaluate, diagnose, or treat disorders of the visual system with an emphasis on binocular vision or abnormal eye movements.

Order diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs (x-rays), ultrasounds, mammograms, and bone densitometry tests, or refer patients to other health professionals for these procedures.

Administer, dispense, or prescribe natural medicines, such as food or botanical extracts, herbs, dietary supplements, vitamins, nutraceuticals, and amino acids.

Refer patients to ophthalmic surgeons or other physicians.

Collaborate with ophthalmologists, optometrists, or other specialists in the diagnosis, treatment, or management of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal diseases.

Prescribe synthetic drugs under the supervision of medical doctors or within the allowances of regulatory bodies.

Interpret clinical or diagnostic test results.

Provide nonsurgical interventions, including corrective lenses, patches, drops, fusion exercises, or stereograms, to treat conditions such as strabismus, heterophoria, and convergence insufficiency.

Consult with other health professionals to provide optimal patient care, referring patients to traditional health care professionals as necessary.

Educate patients about health care management.

Advise patients about therapeutic exercise and nutritional medicine regimens.

Treat minor cuts, abrasions, or contusions.

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