Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (26946)

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

At BridgePoint, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference that matters. We know the path to recovery doesn't happen alone. As a team, we work cohesively to meet each patient's unique needs. We are a team-driven environment and we care about our own!

Our employees form the foundation of everything we do - optimizing patient healing and wellness, and creating a warm and welcoming environment. It is because of the dedication of our employees that we can live out our mission, vision, and company values every day. It is at BridgePoint where care, community, and careers happen.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Therapeutic Recreation Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one to one interventions, small group facilitation and large group presentations. Capable of documenting individual participation and value of approaches in medical record.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses/Certification: Certification as an Activity Assistant from the National Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) preferred or eligible to sit for the certification exam. BLS required.

Experience: 1 year experience working in a healthcare facility preferred.

Safety Sensitive-Designated Position

About BridgePoint

BridgePoint Healthcare is dedicated to promoting healing and wellness in a safe and welcoming environment, with an individualized path to recovery for each patient. BridgePoint Healthcare provides patient-centered, individualized care for patients requiring longer hospitalizations in post-acute care settings. We are a diversified provider of post-acute care in settings ranging from long-term acute care hospitals to skilled nursing facilities. Our locations include two in Washington, DC (BridgePoint Hospital National Harborside and BridgePoint Hospital Capitol Hill), and one in New Orleans (BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital - West Jefferson Campus).