Orthotist

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

72d•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.

Requirements

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.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
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.