Physical therapist assistant vs nurse

Differences between physical therapist assistant and nurse duties and responsibilities

Physical therapist assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage a diverse caseload including, but not limit to CVA's, cardiac care, Alzheimer's and sub acute orthopedics
• Provide patients at a SNF with ROM exercises, transfer and gait training as well as balance and bed mobility exercises.
• Provide physical therapy treatment as directed by physical therapist as PRN PTA for inpatient orthopedic rehabilitation and community hospital settings.
• Care of patients in acute and ICU settings.
• Work with adult, geriatrics, burns, ulcers and ICU patients
• Prepare iontophoresis patches, give cervical and/or lumbar hot packs to clients.
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Nurse example responsibilities.

• Monitor patients' status during surgery (circulate in operating room) and manage patients in PACU.
• Manage high-acuity cardiac/pulmonary and psychiatric patients
• Monitor patients for cardiac rhythm changes and implement medication according to ACLS guidelines.
• Educate patients and families on diseases processes, medications, wind care, and iv infusion.
• Provide care for patients on medical/surgical, transplant, cardiac, orthopedic, postpartum, neonatal ICU, and psychiatric units
• Demonstrate competence in CPR and other medical emergency situations.
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