Job Description
Summary PTAs at this level practice independently, under the direction of the physical therapist and are responsible for comprehensive monitoring of functional and occupational roles using standardized and non-standardized measures. PTA's provide direct physical therapy interventions/procedures with varying degrees of complexity to enhance safety, wellness, performance in functional mobility, ROM/strength, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation. Responsibilities VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY Duties of the Physical Therapist Assistant include but are not limited to: Assists with or renders a course of treatment based on the assessed needs of the patient, developing progressive types of physical therapy treatment programs. Assists the therapist/interdisciplinary team in development of a comprehensive specialized treatment plan that includes both long-term and short term goals. Collaborates with Veteran's and family members for part...