A registered nurse is responsible for tasks associated with meeting the needs of patients. They perform basic duties that range from treating patients to educating patients and public on medical conditions.
A physician assistant is an individual who is formally trained to practice medicine under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. They provide diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care services under the guidance and direction of the physician or surgeon.
The main objective of the physical assistant is to help perform physical therapy that aides the physical therapist in improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities of patients.
The primary function of a physical therapist is to promote rejuvenation of injuries and illness. They work to restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain, while working to prevent or limit permanent damage of physical disabilities.