Respiratory Therapists

AI clinical decision support tools can flag ventilator parameter recommendations and alert on deteriorating patient trends, but respiratory therapists provide hands-on assessment and treatment in acute care settings where real-time adaptation is critical. Airway management, patient education on inhaler technique, manual percussion therapy, and working in fast-moving ICU environments require skilled hands and judgment. This role is highly resilient to AI displacement through 2027; the physical, bedside nature of respiratory therapy and shortages of qualified practitioners sustain strong demand.