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Aviva at Fitzsimons
Aurora, Colorado

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$33-$44/hr

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Job Description

$3,000 Sign On Bonus Available!!

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

What We're About

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

What Makes Aviva Standout

  • 5-Star CMS Overall Rating
  • New State of the Art Therapy Equipment
  • All Private Rooms
  • All Short-Term Subacute Stays
  • Take a look for yourself: avivaatfitzsimons.com

Position Summary

Provides patient care and patient related activities as directed by the Staff Therapist and in accordance with established medical practices, governmental requirements and Company policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values, and standards of ethical behavior.

Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organization's mission and encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers. Assists co-workers and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.

Ensures that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and their rights are protected at all times.

Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room.

  • Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Treat patients as directed by licensed therapist.
  • Travel or float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications

Graduate of an Accredited Assistant Program

  • Successful completion of certificate/state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

Commitment to the company mission to consistently deliver high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity, and to enrich every life we touch. Embracing the company values of care & compassion, community, honesty & integrity, teamwork, innovation and safety.

Must have current registration/licensure as Occupational Therapist Assistant

Benefits

  • Medical insurance with Rx benefits
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision care
  • Paid vacation
  • $300 annually for CEU's

Key Responsibilities

Provides patient care and related activities as directed by a licensed therapist in accordance with medical practices and company policies. Ensures residents are treated with dignity and respect while maintaining a professional and cooperative environment.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited assistant program and successful completion of state licensure for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants. A high school diploma or equivalent is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyCommunicationProfessionalism

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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$63k-$84k
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$451k
Typical market rent
$1,758/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Aviva at Fitzsimons

Hospitals and Health Care
Aurora, Colorado
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance with Rx Benefits
Dental Insurance
Vision Care
Paid Vacation
$300 Annually for CEUs
$3,000 Sign-On Bonus