Physical Therapy Aide

Job Summary
Medical Services at the University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for a Physical Therapy Aide! This critical role supports the Physical Therapy and Integrative Care department with all patient needs. This position offers an outstanding benefits package including retirement, medical, leave, and tuition assistance.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are
Medical Services staff understand and are committed to the unique health concerns of our student population, making us an unparalleled source of advocacy for student wellness! The Medical Clinic provides a wide range of health care services for students including primary care for illnesses and injuries, as well as chronic conditions, physicals, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, allergy shots, vaccinations, travel health care, and concussion care.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Scheduling:

• Schedule new and established patients in person. Review the upcoming schedule, and correct errors or concerns to ensure quick resolution.
• Verify insurance eligibility and assist with referrals, and assist students with private insurance, uploading information and discussing potential out-of-pocket expenses. Collect appropriate outside documentation for medical records, post-operative reports, protocols, and referrals.

Clinical Duties:

• Ensure rooms are ready, appropriate forms have been completed, initiate warm-ups, take appropriate vitals, and instruct and supervise exercises with the support and mentorship of a therapist.

Clinic Maintenance:

• Ensure treatment tables and other equipment are cleaned/disinfected, linen is stocked, exercise equipment is put away, and workstations are clean, tidy, and organized.

Training and Special Projects:

• Assist providers and management with special projects and provide training for clinic student assistants and volunteers.

What You Should Know

• This position will be on-campus. Clinic hours are typically 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Summer hours are 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.
• All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to follow the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement .
• New employees are responsible for providing proof of vaccination or receiving a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.

What We Can Offer
The salary range for this position is $41,800 - $43,025 annually.

Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

Be Statements
Be effective. Be informed. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Two years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• BLS certification within 3 months of start date.

What You Will Need

• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Digital literacy including experience with Windows-based systems.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Customer service experience.
• Experience with, or understanding of, the insurance verification processes.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by May 17, 2022 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu