3.5ModerateShortage
Podiatrists
Health Professionals · Health Therapy Professionals
Moderate Risk
Median Weekly Pay
N/A
Full-time workers
Employment
6,700
Total workers
10yr Growth
+35.7%
Projected to 2035
Shortage Status
Shortage
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation24.0%
Augmentation60.0%
Key Tasks
- •Examining patients' feet to determine the nature and extent of conditions, deformities and injuries
- •Examining and treating foot disabilities caused by diseases such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and other neuropathies
- •Prescribing and arranging the fabrication of footwear to correct foot abnormalities
- •Performing minor surgery to remove and improve abnormal conditions
- •Prescribing and fitting replaceable pads, palliative and functional supports and other devices for the protection and correction of foot abnormalities
- •Advising patients about continued treatment and foot care
- •May provide rehabilitation services to the physically handicapped
- •May refer patients to or have patients referred from medical practitioners
Employment Projections to 2035
Median Age
43
Female Share
58.0%
Part-Time Share
25.0%
Skill Level
1 / 5
Highest