Job detail
Child Life Specialist - Pediatrics Specialty Practice Resources - Downtown Orlando
Orlando Health
UNKNOWN
Posted 4/3/2026
Location
Orlando, Florida
Core responsibilities
The child life specialist assesses and provides therapeutically supportive interventions for pediatric patients and their families using developmental theories and play. They also serve as a liaison between the community and the healthcare team to ensure a safe, child-Friendly environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and have completed a child life student internship. Professional certification as a certified child life specialist (Ccls) is required or must be obtained within the first year of employment.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateCommunicationCollaborationPediatric carePatient educationInfection controlCrisis interventionFamily supportPatient advocacyBereavement supportClinical documentationDevelopmental assessmentChild life interventionsNon-pharmacological pain managementTherapeutic play
Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Family Care
- Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
- Car Insurance