Orthotist

Orthotist

Description

Un iversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Orthopedics

Job Title:

Position #: - Requisition #:38124

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive orthotic care: assessment, impression/modeling, fabrication, fitting, alignment, adjustment, and follow-up.

• Review clinical orders, diagnostic imaging, and medical history to inform orthotic design.

• Ensure device safety, mechanical integrity, and adherence to manufacturer standards.

• Train patients in orthosis use, gait mechanics, and maintenance.

• Educate and mentor residents, fellows, students, and staff on orthotic principles and best practices.

• Supervise orthotics staff, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with departmental standards.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and coding within the EHR (Epic).

• Partner with providers and coding staff to ensure correct CPT/HCPCS code selection, billing compliance, and timely charge capture.

• Monitor payer requirements and stay current on regulatory changes affecting orthotics and DME billing.

• Participate in quality improvement, workflow optimization, and clinical research initiatives.

Work Location:

Onsite

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• 4-6 years of professional healthcare experience.

• ABC or BOC Certified Orthotist at time of hire

• Eligibility for orthotist licensure in Colorado.

• A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of post-certification clinical experience

• Proven record of maintaining coding accuracy and compliance

• Participation in quality initiatives, research, or clinical protocol development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of biomechanics, gait analysis, and pathomechanics.

• Proficiency in impression-taking, model rectification, CAD/CAM techniques, diagnostic fitting, and definitive adjustment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Management ability to lead and support staff in an academic clinical environment.

• Knowledge of medical coding, billing, and DME compliance.

• Experience with EHR systems.

• Commitment to teaching, mentorship, and interdisciplinary teamwork.

How to Apply:

Screening of Applications Begins:

Anticipated Pay Range:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

ADA Statement:

Background Check Statement:

Vaccination Statement:

Job Category

Primary Location

Schedule

Posting Date

Unposting Date

To apply, visit ()

Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency ()

Orthotist - 38124 University Staff

The Orthotist will provide comprehensive orthotic care in the adult foot & ankle/podiatry clinical setting. This role addresses neuromuscular and structural skeletal conditions to optimize function, prevent further disability, and improve patient quality of life. As part of an academic medical center, responsibilities include clinical service, staff supervision, teaching, and compliance with documentation and billing standards. Orthotics and patient-facing duties: 75%Administration/Charting: 25%

• this role is expected to work onsite at Foot & Ankle Center, Central Park, CO and University of Colorado Boulder Sports Performance Center, Boulder, CO. Other locations may be assigned as needed.

CU Medicine Orthopedics has an expert team of Orthopedic providers that consists of fellowship-trained surgeons and specialists who provide the highest quality, comprehensive care for your orthopedic needs. Using cutting-edge technology and minimally invasive techniques, we offer access to the most advanced procedures to get you back to your life as quickly as possible. From foot and ankle issues to total replacements along with spine and sports medicine injuries, we provide full-service orthopedic care. We also have providers who specialize in pediatric orthopedics to treat younger patients with customized care. We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage () .

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):1. Curriculum vitae / Resume2. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addressQuestions should be directed to: Thomas Roller, THOMAS.ROLLER@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU (@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU) .

Screening begins immediately and continues until November 6, 2025.

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $79,844-$101,561The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.Total Compensation Calculator ()

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu (@cuanschutz.edu) .

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases () . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program () . Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Health Care : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20259 - SOM-ORTHO GENERAL OPERATIONS : Full-time : Jan 27, 2026 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Thomas Roller Posting Contact Email: THOMAS.ROLLER@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU (@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU) . Position Number: 00841452jeid-c1ed877abd4e414ba3e6f2c928f3a3e1

The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.