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...