Physicians, All Other
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 2 of 101 tasks
Participate in continuing education activities to maintain or enhance knowledge and skills.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 0.3% of the role's time · $258M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed
Participate in continuing education activities to improve and maintain knowledge and skills.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 0.2% of the role's time · $188M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed
Does not pass
Supervise or coordinate the work of physicians, nurses, statisticians, or other professional staff members.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.7% of the role's time · $2.2B
Direct or manage prevention programs in specialty areas such as aerospace, occupational, infectious disease, and environmental medicine.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.5% of the role's time · $2.0B
Prescribe medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.1% of the role's time · $1.7B
Design or use surveillance tools, such as screening, lab reports, and vital records, to identify health risks.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $1.6B
Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to hospital inpatients.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.0% of the role's time · $1.6B
Document or review patients' histories.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $1.5B
Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 1.8% of the role's time · $1.4B
Diagnose or treat diseases or disorders of genitourinary organs and tracts including erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, incontinence, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, urethral stones, or premature ejaculation.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.8% of the role's time · $1.4B
Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiographs (x-rays).
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.8% of the role's time · $1.4B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Document examination results, treatment plans, and patients' outcomes.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $1.4B
Examine patients to assess mobility, strength, communication, or cognition.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $1.3B
Assess characteristics of patients' pain, such as intensity, location, or duration, using standardized clinical measures.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $1.2B
Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $1.2B
Document or review comprehensive patients' histories with an emphasis on occupation or environmental risks.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $1.2B
Provide inpatient or outpatient medical management of neuromuscular disorders, musculoskeletal trauma, acute and chronic pain, deformity or amputation, cardiac or pulmonary disease, or other disabling conditions.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $1.2B
Educate patients about diagnoses, prognoses, or treatments.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $1.2B
Direct, coordinate, or supervise the patient care activities of nursing or support staff.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $1.1B
Diagnose or treat allergic or immunologic conditions.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $1.1B
Document patients' medical histories.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $1.1B
Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $1.1B
Develop individualized treatment plans for patients, considering patient preferences, clinical data, or the risks and benefits of therapies.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.4% of the role's time · $1.1B
Prescribe medication such as antihistamines, antibiotics, and nasal, oral, topical, or inhaled glucocorticosteroids.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $1.1B
Conduct discharge planning and discharge patients.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.4% of the role's time · $1.1B
Direct the work of nurses, residents, or other staff to provide patient care.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $1.1B
Treat lower urinary tract dysfunctions using equipment such as diathermy machines, catheters, cystoscopes, or radium emanation tubes.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $1.1B
Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $1.1B
Interpret diagnostic test results to make appropriate differential diagnoses.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.3% of the role's time · $1.1B
Develop comprehensive plans for immediate and long-term rehabilitation, including therapeutic exercise, speech and occupational therapy, counseling, cognitive retraining, patient, family or caregiver education, or community reintegration.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $1.1B
Conduct physical examinations of patients.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $1.0B
Refer patients to medical specialists, social services, or other professionals as appropriate.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $1.0B
Write patient discharge summaries and send them to primary care physicians.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $1.0B
Prescribe physical therapy to relax the muscles and improve strength.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $1.0B
Provide therapies, such as allergen immunotherapy or immunoglobin therapy, to treat immune conditions.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $1.0B
Coordinate physical medicine and rehabilitation services with other medical activities.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $983M
Record athletes' medical care information, and maintain medical records.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $981M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Order or perform diagnostic tests such as skin pricks and intradermal, patch, or delayed hypersensitivity tests.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.2% of the role's time · $979M
Prescribe medications to treat patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, or ejaculation problems.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $969M
Admit patients for hospital stays.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $953M
Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $934M
Attend inpatient consultations in areas of specialty.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.2% of the role's time · $934M
Record athletes' medical histories, and perform physical examinations.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $914M
Provide urology consultation to physicians or other health care professionals.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $901M
Prescribe therapy services, such as electrotherapy, ultrasonography, heat or cold therapy, hydrotherapy, debridement, short-wave or microwave diathermy, and infrared or ultraviolet radiation, to enhance rehabilitation.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $899M
Monitor effectiveness of pain management interventions, such as medication or spinal injections.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $891M
Assess the risks and benefits of therapies for allergic and immunologic disorders.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $885M
Teach or train medical staff regarding preventive medicine issues.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $856M
Direct public health education programs dealing with topics such as preventable diseases, injuries, nutrition, food service sanitation, water supply safety, sewage and waste disposal, insect control, and immunizations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.1% of the role's time · $848M
Coordinate the care of patients with other health care professionals or support staff.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $780M
Consult or coordinate with other rehabilitative professionals, including physical and occupational therapists, rehabilitation nurses, speech pathologists, neuropsychologists, behavioral psychologists, social workers, or medical technicians.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $779M
Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, or laser techniques.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $742M
Communicate with patients' primary care physicians upon admission, when treatment plans change, or at discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $705M
Examine, evaluate and treat athletes who have been injured or who have medical problems such as exercise-induced asthma.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $703M
Instruct interns and residents in the diagnosis and treatment of temporary or permanent physically disabling conditions.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $694M
Identify groups at risk for specific preventable diseases or injuries.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $686M
Advise against injured athletes returning to games or competition if resuming activity could lead to further injury.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $677M
Refer patients to specialists when condition exceeds experience, expertise, or scope of practice.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $675M
Prescribe medications for the treatment of athletic-related injuries.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $671M
Coordinate sports care activities with other experts, including specialty physicians and surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, or coaches.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $659M
Supervise the rehabilitation of injured athletes.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $656M
Refer athletes for specialized consultation, physical therapy, or diagnostic testing.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $655M
Perform epidemiological investigations of acute and chronic diseases.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $633M
Teach or train medical and clinical staff.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $619M
Provide information about potential health hazards and possible interventions to the media, the public, other health care professionals, or local, state, and federal health authorities.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $619M
Train or supervise medical students, residents, or other health professionals.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $615M
Evaluate the effectiveness of prescribed risk reduction measures or other interventions.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $611M
Diagnose or treat performance-related conditions, such as sports injuries or repetitive-motion injuries.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $604M
Provide education and counseling on illness and injury prevention.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $575M
Perform allergen provocation tests such as nasal, conjunctival, bronchial, oral, food, or medication challenges.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $557M
Design, implement, or evaluate health service delivery systems to improve the health of targeted populations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.7% of the role's time · $557M
Perform electrodiagnosis, including electromyography, nerve conduction studies, or somatosensory evoked potentials of neuromuscular disorders or damage.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $509M
Coordinate or integrate the resources of health care institutions, social service agencies, public safety workers, or other organizations to improve community health.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $504M
Prepare preventive health reports, including problem descriptions, analyses, alternative solutions, and recommendations.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $491M
Direct the operations of short stay or specialty units.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.6% of the role's time · $487M
Perform abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $479M
Engage in self-directed learning and continuing education activities.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $475M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed
Inform coaches, trainers, or other interested parties regarding the medical conditions of athletes.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $467M
Provide allergy or immunology consultation or education to physicians or other health care providers.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $441M
Prescribe orthotic and prosthetic applications and adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs, bracing, or communication devices, to maximize patient function and self-sufficiency.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $440M
Evaluate and manage chronic pain conditions.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $439M
Advise athletes, trainers, or coaches to alter or cease sports practices that are potentially harmful.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $436M
Examine and evaluate athletes prior to participation in sports activities to determine level of physical fitness or predisposition to injuries.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $434M
Prescribe orthotics, prosthetics, and adaptive equipment.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $412M
Observe and evaluate athletes' mental well-being.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $373M
Conduct physical tests, such as functional capacity evaluations, to determine injured workers' capabilities to perform the physical demands of their jobs.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $356M
Direct or support quality improvement projects or safety programs.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.4% of the role's time · $356M
Attend games and competitions to provide evaluation and treatment of activity-related injuries or medical conditions.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $353M
Select and prepare medical equipment or medications to be taken to athletic competition sites.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $313M
Perform brachytherapy, cryotherapy, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), or photodynamic therapy to treat prostate or other cancers.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $294M
Develop or implement interventions to address behavioral causes of diseases.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $289M
Conduct laboratory or clinical research on allergy or immunology topics.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.3% of the role's time · $273M
Inform athletes about nutrition, hydration, dietary supplements, or uses and possible consequences of medication.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $255M
Advise athletes on ways that substances, such as herbal remedies, could affect drug testing results.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $244M
Deliver presentations to lay or professional audiences.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $229M · waiting on a check
Advise coaches, trainers, or physical therapists on the proper use of exercises and other therapeutic techniques, and alert them to potentially dangerous practices.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $214M
Develop and prescribe exercise programs, such as off-season conditioning regimens.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.2% of the role's time · $197M
Conduct research in the prevention or treatment of injuries or medical conditions related to sports and exercise.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.2% of the role's time · $141M
Present research findings at national meetings or in peer-reviewed journals.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.1% of the role's time · $116M
Provide coaches and therapists with assistance in selecting and fitting protective equipment.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.1% of the role's time · $98.8M
Develop and test procedures for dealing with emergencies during practices or competitions.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.1% of the role's time · $77.0M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Physicians | 133,460 | $39.7B | $223M | $0 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 102,980 | $21.3B | $120M | $0 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | 37,110 | $10.6B | $59.4M | $0 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 12,120 | $3.0B | $16.6M | $0 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 10,720 | $1.0B | $5.8M | $0 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 2650 | $674M | $3.8M | $0 |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 2990 | $601M | $3.4M | $0 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 1230 | $349M | $2.0M | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1330 | $317M | $1.8M | $0 |
| Employment Services | 1220 | $304M | $1.7M | $0 |