Pedorthist

Job Summary:

This Certified Pedorthist, within the Department of Orthotics, will provide professional and comprehensive pedorthic clinical services by addressing neuromuscular and structural skeletal problems in order to achieve optimum function, prevent further disability, and provide cosmesis for patients. This includes evaluating patient needs; fitting, dispensing, and adjusting pedorthic devices; delivering patient education and follow-up; maintaining accurate clinical documentation; coordinating with interdisciplinary care teams; ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards; and supporting quality improvement initiatives within Orthotics services.

This role will also support clinical administrative and operational function such as Orthotics scheduling, authorization/referral workflow, documentation, device tracking, and other program operations. The role supports patient access, timely device delivery, compliant DME workflows, and continuity across clinical and administrative functions..

Key Responsibilities:

Pedorthic Services: 80%

• Perform pedorthic evaluations and provide fitting, delivery, adjustment, modification, patient education, and follow-up services within CPed scope, institutional policy, and applicable DME standards.

• Assess patient needs within credentialed scope and select or recommend appropriate pedorthic devices and interventions consistent with prescriptions, clinical documentation, and program protocols.

• Fit and dispense prefabricated and custom pedorthic devices within authorized scope; complete required casting, scanning, measurements, modifications, and device adjustments as appropriate.

• Provide patient instruction regarding device use, wear schedule, care, precautions, and follow-up; document education and patient response.

• Complete timely and accurate Epic documentation supporting the clinical service, medical necessity, device rationale, fitting/delivery, education, and follow-up.

• Coordinate with physicians, APPs, therapists, orthotics staff, vendors, and other members of the care team when clinical questions or treatment needs extend beyond the individual's scope.

• Maintain active CPed certification, required continuing education, and compliance with CU Medicine, UCHealth, DMEPOS, payer, and professional standards.

• Participate in Orthotics quality, access, workflow, and patient-experience initiatives as assigned.

• Works directly with physicians and other members of the rehabilitation team to provide pedorthic care for patients with conditions affecting the foot and lower extremity within the individual's credentialed scope.

• Prepare patient models (positive and negative) using appropriate methods (casting, plaster, scanning etc.) for modification/fabrication.

• Assess device for structural safety and ensure that manufacturers' guidelines have been followed prior to patient fitting/delivery (e.g., torque values, patient weight limits).

• Assess and align pedorthic devices within credentialed scope to provide optimal function and comfort.

• Provide gait training/functional-use training.

Orthotics Administrative and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Support: 20%

• Provide designated Orthotics scheduling and patient-access support, including coordination of new, return, fitting/delivery, adjustment/repair, and follow-up appointments.

• Provide authorization and referral support under established DME workflows, including review and follow-up of prescriptions, face-to-face documentation, CMNs, referrals, payer requirements, and pending authorization items.

• Monitor assigned Epic work queues, in-basket items, voicemail/email, cancellations, waitlists, and follow-up tasks; route clinical questions to the appropriate credentialed clinician.

• Support device workflow and tracking from ordering through receipt, clinic location, fitting/delivery readiness, and completion of required documentation.

• Complete assigned administrative DME tasks such as scanning/uploading documents, preparing and routing forms, ABN/BREG-related workflow, order follow-up, and other program documentation.

• Coordinate with Orthotics clinical staff, DME authorization/billing staff, schedulers, vendors, and referring teams to resolve operational barriers that could delay patient care, ordering, authorization, or billing.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite at the UCHealth Foot And Ankle Center in Denver, CO. This position may also be expected to work at other health clinics within the Denver and Boulder metropolitan area.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado, Department of Orthopedics is a recognized global leader in the field and Colorado's most trusted orthopedic group for adults and children. Our unique position at the forefront of medical science, education, and practice innovation translates in real-time to the most advanced patient care, unmatched in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region. From routine cases to the most complex, we treat every orthopedic condition including injuries and diseases of the bones, joints, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and muscles across many orthopedic specialties.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 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: 15/year

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

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

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biological science, nutrition, nursing, health, human services, psychology, counseling, social work, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

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

• 1 year of professional experience in orthotics and/or healthcare clinical support.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Epic, patient scheduling, insurance authorization/referral workflows, DME documentation, and patient-facing healthcare operations.

• 2 or more years of experience in orthotics.

• Experience working with Durable Medical Equipment and healthcare administration.

Conditions of Employment:

• Employee must have an active Certified Pedorthist (CPed) credential at time of hire.

Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Knowledge of biomechanics gait analysis/pathomechanics.

• Ability to fit and align orthosis for lower limb.

• Ability to work in a team setting

• Skilled in impression taking, model rectification, diagnostic fitting, definitive fitting, postoperative management, external power, static and dynamic alignment of devices.

• Knowledge of DME products, indications, and regulations

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. Curriculum vitae / Resume

2. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Thomas Roller, THOMAS.ROLLER@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 6, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as

$65,574-$87,869.

The 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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.

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