"Physical Therapy Aide"

Job Summary

The Division of Student Life at the University of Colorado, Boulder is seeking applications for a Physical Therapy Aide! This position supports the Orthopedics and Integrative Care (OIC) department at Medical Services for all patient needs.

Administrative and clinic duties include insurance verification and pre-authorization, as well as patient communication on insurance coverage. Additionally, this position will handle scheduling and fielding calls for referral/protocol information and customer service. Other tasks include providing support to providers during patient care, and general clinic maintenance and equipment such as cleaning tables and stocking supplies and linens.

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.

Who We Are

The Division of Student Life consists of 36 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder. The work in Student Life supports all factors of the student experience, no matter what department a staff member may work in. This includes where students live, eat, make friends, build professional skills, and find help if they need it. Many departments provide involvement opportunities, educational resources, and support services to help students find their community and build lifelong skills. Student Life also offers comprehensive Health & Well-being services, providing medical care, mental health support and wellness programs to help students thrive physically and emotionally. Student Life also has shared services departments that support the work and staff of our student-facing areas, including areas like center for assessment, insight and research, business services, finance, employee experience, communication and marketing and technology solutions. With over 1,100 staff members in the Division, our diverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the student experience and advocate for students, enhancing their success inside and outside the classroom.

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! Medical Services provides a wide range of health care services for students for primary care, physicals, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, allergy shots, vaccinations, travel health care, and concussion care. Our skilled team of providers collaborate to support the overall health of our students with our team of physicians/nurses, physical therapists, registered dietitians, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and massage therapists.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

In-depth knowledge of Medical Services scheduling and patient care policies and procedures.

Scheduling

• Schedule new and established patients for OIC in person
• Verify insurance eligibility and assisting with referrals
• Performing Pre-authorization for Physical Therapy Services
• Assist students with private insurance, uploading information and discuss potential out of pocket expenses
• Collect appropriate outside documentation for medical records; post-operative reports, protocols and referrals
• Review the upcoming schedule, correct errors or concerns to ensure quick resolution.
• Support the communication and process during system outages, unplanned closures, or other related occurrences.
• Assist with rescheduling patients when a provider is out sick or other scheduling issues arise
• Assist providers and management with special administrative projects as needed
• Assist with inventory counts
• Assist patients in wayfinding and communicating with individual departments as needed
• Assist with Student Volunteers

Other assigned administrative tasks that correspond to front line work such as but not limited to: assisting in data collection, updating forms, creation and maintenance of documents to support the staff.

Clinical Duties

• Prepare patient(s) and treatment areas for care
• Ensure rooms are ready, appropriate forms have been completed, clients are properly dressed
• Initiate warm-ups and take appropriate vitals as necessary
• Instruct and supervise exercises and administer various modality treatments under the direction and guidance of a therapist

Clinic Maintenance

• Ensure treatment tables and other equipment are cleaned / disinfected; linen is stocked; exercise equipment is put away and that workstations are clean, tidy and organized
• Assist with clinic inventory counts and training of clinic student assistants and volunteers

What You Should Know

The expected work schedule for this full-time position is from 7:45am - 4:45pm, Monday through Friday.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary range for this position is $46,000 - $49,920.

Our outstanding benefits include: - Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days and 11 holidays per year. - Access to medical, vision, dental and life insurance. - Tuition reimbursement. - A 10% employer contribution retirement plan. - EcoPass for free RTD rides. - Opportunity for career growth within the division of student life and the CU Boulder campus!

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be active. Be supportive. 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months of hire.

What You Will Need

Basic functional computer skills (experience of Windows based systems).

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience with customer service.
• Background or understanding of insurance verification processes.
• Previous experience as a physical therapy aide.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. 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 March 30, 2026 for consideration.

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

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.