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Podiatrists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · SOC 29-1081

0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$160,300
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
700
Proj. Annual Openings
9,680
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score

AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.

AI Exposure Analysis

AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure2.6%

Top Skills

1.Reading Comprehension
2.Active Listening
3.Speaking
4.Critical Thinking
5.Active Learning

O*NET occupation profile

What this work involves

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

Common titles: Attending Physician, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (DPM and Surgery), Doctor Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Physician

Representative Tasks

  • Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
  • Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
  • Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
  • Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
  • Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, or abscesses.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
  • Diagnose medical conditions.
  • Advise patients on preventive care techniques.
  • Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments.

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Access · hotAdvantage Software Podiatry AdvantageDocSite RegistryEmail softwareFox Meadows Software MediNotes eQuick Notes PDQ PodiatryScanner imaging softwareWeb browser software

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Employment Projections & AI Exposure

15
Occupations Shown
2.6%
Avg AI Exposure
14
Bright Outlook

Sector Comparison

MetricThis CareerSector Average
AI Exposure0.0%2.6%
OutlookAverage93% Bright
Median Salary$160,300N/A
AI Resiliency100/100N/A