Instructor - Orthotist

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position does not provide outpatient physical therapy evaluation or treatment services and does not bill physical therapy evaluation or treatment CPT codes. All clinical services performed within this role are orthotics-specific and billed under the Department’s DME/orthotics workflows. The Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado is nationally recognized for excellence in clinical care, research, and education. Our foot & ankle team provides advanced, multidisciplinary treatment in collaboration with podiatry, orthopedics, and sports medicine, serving a broad population across the state. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative academic environment with access to teaching, research, and innovation, while enjoying the benefits of a stable and supportive university setting.

Requirements

ABC-certified Orthotist (CO) with Colorado licensure eligibility
Demonstrated experience in orthotics, gait analysis, and lower-extremity bracing
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.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of post-certification clinical experience
Proven record of maintaining coding accuracy and compliance
Participation in quality initiatives, research, or clinical protocol development

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.
Maintain an active National Provider Identifier (NPI) and participate in professional billing workflows for orthotics-related services as required for documentation, supervision, compliance, and revenue integrity.