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COTA - Inpatient Certified Occupational Therapist

COTA - Inpatient Certified Occupational Therapist

Beth Israel Lahey HealthBurlington, MA, US
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Inpatient Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

What Sets Us Apart :

  • Flexible Scheduling To support work-life balance.
  • 5 Paid Education Days + MedBridge Subscription Time and access provided for CEU's
  • Mentorship Program Receive personalized guidance from experienced clinicians.
  • Career Ladder for Advancement Clear pathways for professional development and leadership.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration Partner daily with physicians, nurses, case managers, and specialists across orthopedics, internal medicine, neurology, cardiology, and transplant services.
  • Tuition Reimbursement Invest in your future with financial support for further education.
  • Comprehensive Health & Dental Insurance
  • 403B Retirement Match
  • Generous Earned Time Policy
  • Free Parking

About the Role :

We're seeking a dedicated Inpatient Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team of highly skilled professionals. Our therapists specialize in treating patients with acute neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and multi-system conditions across the acute care continuum. Acute care presents unique challenges as patients are often medically complex, with rapidly changing conditions that require quick clinical decision-making, strong communication skills, and adaptability. Therapists must balance early mobilization with medical stability, and collaborate closely with the team to ensure safe, effective, and timely care.

Job Description :

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to :

  • Treatment Planning and Intervention :
  • Safely and effectively implements the treatment intervention. Applies sound clinical judgment and skill.
  • Engages a high degree of patient motivation and cooperation in treatment, as evidenced by patient compliance with treatment intervention.
  • Provides patient / family education during therapy and in preparation for discharge.
  • Patient Care Documentation :
  • Thoroughly and accurately maintains all medical record documentation in accordance with the department policy and procedures.
  • Documents the daily treatment notes in the medical record according to the standards defined in the department policy and procedure.
  • Productivity / Statistics :
  • Meets department standards for productivity.
  • Completes daily statistics in accordance with the department policy.
  • Delegates tasks to support staff when appropriate.
  • Applies a thorough knowledge of Quality Improvement Initiatives within the department and organization, and assists in data collection.
  • Training, Education, and Information Sharing :
  • Attends internal and external educational programs and reads appropriate professional journals, in order to maintain and enhance Occupational Therapy skills and clinical outcomes.
  • Shares knowledge and skills with co-workers.
  • Organizational Requirements :
  • Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Confidentiality Policy.
  • Incorporates Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
  • Complies with all Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Policies. Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Hospital and Medical Center.
  • Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
  • Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
  • Participates in departmental and / or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
  • Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
  • Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.
  • Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist and working within the scope of their scope of practice as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Occupational Therapy Assistant implements rehabilitation programs that promote health and wellness to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation or participation restriction. Responsibilities include preparing, implementing and documenting individually designed treatments intended to help patients achieve their highest level of independence, taking into account safety and environmental adaptations and including activities of daily living and vocational training.

    Minimum Qualifications :

  • Education : Associates degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
  • Licensure, Certification, Registration : Active, or valid temporary MA Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
  • Skills, Knowledge & Abilities :
  • Knowledge of Occupational therapy theory and practice.
  • Ability to observe and record objective findings, reactions and progress.
  • Skilled in critical judgement and thinking.
  • Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses, and / or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the patient. Clear and effective oral and written communication.
  • Knowledge of Occupational therapy services, facilities and equipment.
  • Proficient in use of a PC and a variety of electronic systems and databases used for data collection, reporting, communicating and other relevant activities.
  • Ability to assess individual patient needs.
  • Skill in maintaining patient medical record.
  • Knowledge of range of therapy methods and techniques.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety and / or infection control standards.
  • Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information.
  • Experience : None
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