Podiatrists.

This job has 11 core tasks. We went through 5 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Podiatrists 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.

1. TASK 01

   Perform administrative duties, such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, or keeping records.

   AI DOES

   Drafts job listings, tracks supply levels, organizes patient records, and fills out routine forms

   YOU DO

   Make final hiring choices and set clinic priorities based on your own judgment

2. TASK 02

   Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.

   AI DOES

   Drafts speeches, writes ad copy, creates social media posts, and builds presentation slides about foot care topics

   YOU DO

   Show up in person, build trust with audiences, and adapt your message to real people in the room

3. TASK 03

   Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.

   AI DOES

   Flags patterns in X-rays and lab results, and helps match symptoms to possible conditions

   YOU DO

   Physically examine the foot and apply clinical judgment to the whole patient

4. TASK 04

   Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.

   AI DOES

   Generates patient education summaries, pulls up clinical guidelines, and drafts aftercare instructions

   YOU DO

   Examine each patient's unique feet, read their body language, and adjust advice to their real life

5. TASK 05

   Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.

   AI DOES

   Suggests referral criteria and helps draft referral letters based on documented symptoms

   YOU DO

   Examine the patient in person and apply clinical judgment before making any referral decision