Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, and pulling Ability to exert up to 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling Frequent talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling Visual abilities including close, distance, peripheral, color, and depth perception. The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) assists the Physical Therapist with patient-related activities and provides direct patient care in accordance with physician orders and established treatment plans.