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

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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! Apply for this Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) job opening today.

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.

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Patient Care Representation Job – Aurora, CO 168048

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Join a Team That Values Compassion, Excellence, and Growth

At FYZICAL City Center Aurora, we’re more than a physical therapy clinic — we’re a community committed to exceptional care and connection. We’re seeking a Patient Care Representative with a strong background in insurance verification and authorizations to support our mission of helping patients move, live, and feel their best. This role is focused on the coordination of patient care in a physical therapy clinic, not sales.

Minimum Experience –Please Read Before Applying

Only candidates with 1+ years of recent, full-time insurance verification and authorization experience in a physician practice, specialty clinic, hospital, or home health setting will be considered.
Applications without this background will not be reviewed.

Preferred Experience – Bilingual (Spanish/English) speaking candidates will receive $750 signing/retention bonus after six months of employment.

What We Offer:

  • $20–$25/hour (based on experience)
  • Performance & Productivity Bonuses
  • Flexible Schedule Options, including potential 3-day weekends
  • 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) + paid holidays (depending upon schedule)
  • $400 Monthly Stipend for health insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement Plan
  • Future Profit-Sharing Opportunities
  • Supportive, family-like team culture that values your ideas and individuality

Ready to Grow with Us?

If you’re passionate about patient care, detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative setting — we’d love to meet you. Apply today to join our team at FYZICAL City Center Aurora.

About FYZICAL City Center Aurora

We’re a locally owned, nationally recognized physical therapy and balance center dedicated to changing lives through movement. Our multidisciplinary team provides vestibular, orthopedic, pediatric, lymphedema, occupational therapy, and pelvic health therapy — all within a caring, patient-first environment. You will be treated with respect in an environment that will allow you to thrive.

https://www.fyzical.com/city-center-aurora-co/careers/patient-care-specialist

What You’ll DO

  • Verify insurance benefits daily using payer portals and direct calls
  • Schedule therapy sessions with patients, based on Plan of Care created by clinicians.
  • Obtain and track authorizations for therapy services
  • Submit and monitor authorization requests for timely approvals
  • Provide accurate verification/authorization details to clinic staff
  • Follow up on marketing leads and convert inquiries into scheduled evaluations
  • Communicate professionally with patients and carriers

What You Bring

  • 2+ years of full-time insurance verification and authorization experience in a physician, medical specialty, hospital, or home health setting (required)
  • Strong knowledge of insurance plan terminology, billing guidelines, claims processing, and EOBs
  • Hands-on experience with payer portals and high-volume insurance calls
  • Excellent communication, accuracy, and deadline management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and EMR system
  • Schedule patients; coordinate evaluations, re-evaluations, appointment reminders and cancellations
  • Gather new patient data; keep track of all patient referrals
  • Follow-up on marketing leads, converting 50% to evaluations
  • Contact insurance payers to determine patient eligibility of benefits and co-pays
  • Disseminate information to patients; act as a go-between for patients and physicians
  • Collect all payments; insurance verification
  • Collect/open mail; distribute mail to proper areas/people
  • Work closely with billing company to ensure accurate and timely billing

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