Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Job

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks PTO

Paid holidays

Birthday personal day

Health insurance premium reimbursement

Continuing education allowance

Clinical mentorship

Job summary

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Aurora, CO is seeking a part-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to deliver skilled OT under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will support orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, and functional rehab caseloads, with pelvic health development as an optional growth area.

The role emphasizes patient independence, safety, and quality of life within a collaborative team, using advanced tools and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program and active, unrestricted Colorado OTA license.
• NBCOT COTA certification preferred; current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain promptly.
• Effective clinical communication, sound judgment within OTA scope, and reliable, timely documentation.
• Ability to perform essential clinical duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Implement OT-established plans of care; provide skilled therapeutic activities, exercises, neuromuscular and functional interventions within scope and demonstrated competency.
• Address ADLs/IADLs, upper-extremity function, coordination, endurance, adaptive techniques, fall prevention, and functional mobility as appropriate.
• Support patients with orthopedic conditions, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, chronic pain, and age-related functional limitations.
• Reinforce prescribed home programs and educate patients and caregivers on safe strategies for daily function.
• Observe and document patient response, communicate changes promptly, and refer reassessment or plan modifications to the supervising OT.
• Complete accurate treatment notes in Prompt EMR; comply with HIPAA, clinic procedures, applicable payer rules, and professional standards.
• Coordinate with PTs, the OT, and patient care representatives to support access, continuity, patient experience, and safe operations.

Skills

Clinical communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited OTA program

Colorado OTA license

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Job – Aurora, CO 179939

Why You'll Love This Job

Turn your passion for helping others into a lucrative career opportunity within an exciting, innovative atmosphere when you join the FYZICAL team in Aurora, CO, as our Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)! The COTA delivers skilled, compassionate occupational therapy treatment under the direction and supervision of a Colorado-licensed Occupational Therapist. The position primarily supports the clinic’s orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, and functional rehabilitation caseload. Pelvic health is an optional growth opportunity—not a condition of employment. The COTA supports patient independence, safety, and quality of life while contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Access to state-of-the-art technology and unique learning opportunities at the country's top healthcare franchise will give you the leading edge on your career. As Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), you will be able to make a lasting impact on the OT and PT industry as part of a champion team that works together to achieve next-level results. Take your place in helping appreciative patients progress and reach their recovery goals with the backing of an outstanding, supportive staff and a practice leader who is invested in your success.

This is your opportunity to be part of an exciting company that is setting a new high bar in the physical therapy field.

At our world-class facility, you will be part of a champion team that uses cutting-edge tools and equipment to provide non-traditional, individualized care to our clients. With a practice leader who is invested in you, the freedom to innovate and unparalleled continuing education opportunities, you will advance your skills and your understanding of occupational therapy, giving you the advantage in your field.

The path to success is within your reach!

Part-Time Benefits — Proposed; Subject to Eligibility

• Two weeks of paid time off per year, prorated to the regular schedule (approximately 32–40 hours); administration must comply with Colorado paid sick leave requirements.
• Paid company-observed holidays when falling on a regularly scheduled workday; the other regularly scheduled day that week is reduced to eight hours under clinic policy.
• One paid birthday personal day, based on the regularly scheduled workday.
• Up to $200 per month for eligible health insurance premium reimbursement, subject to the adopted HRA arrangement and plan documents.
• Up to $500 annually for preapproved continuing education and specialty development.
• Clinical mentorship, optional pelvic health development, quarterly check-ins, and annual performance/compensation review.

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

• Implement OT-established plans of care; provide skilled therapeutic activities, exercises, neuromuscular and functional interventions within scope and demonstrated competency.
• Address ADLs/IADLs, upper-extremity function, coordination, endurance, adaptive techniques, fall prevention, and functional mobility as appropriate.
• Support patients with orthopedic conditions, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, chronic pain, and age-related functional limitations.
• Reinforce prescribed home programs and educate patients and caregivers on safe strategies for daily function.
• Observe and document patient response, communicate changes promptly, and refer reassessment or plan modifications to the supervising OT.
• Complete accurate treatment notes in Prompt EMR; comply with HIPAA, clinic procedures, applicable payer rules, and professional standards.
• Coordinate with PTs, the OT, and patient care representatives to support access, continuity, patient experience, and safe operations.

Optional Pelvic Health Development

Interested candidates may observe and receive mentorship from the supervising OT, pursue approved continuing education, and gradually assist with appropriate pelvic-health-related functional education or interventions only after competency review and within applicable scope, supervision, privacy, and payer requirements. Specialized or invasive interventions are not presumed to be within the COTA role.

Skills & Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program and active, unrestricted Colorado OTA license.
• NBCOT COTA certification preferred; current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain promptly.
• Effective clinical communication, sound judgment within OTA scope, and reliable, timely documentation.
• Ability to perform essential clinical duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Members of the FYZICAL Family radiate excitement and enthusiasm for the future because our franchise model is transforming an industry dominated by hospitals and corporations. From all across the nation—in large cities, rural communities, and small towns— FYZICAL teams are achieving amazing results for their patients and careers.