Job detail
Child Life Specialist - Pediatrics- FT Days
Sanford Health
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/27/2026
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota
Salary
$21 - $33 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
Develop and implement play activities and therapeutic interventions for pediatric patients and their families. Collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for children's needs and promote family-Centered care.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree in child life or a related field is required, along with completion of a child life internship. Certification as a child life specialist must be obtained within one year of hire, and basic life support certification is required within six months.
bachelor degreeBLS CertificationChild DevelopmentVolunteer ManagementAssessment SkillsTherapeutic InterventionsCoping SkillsPlay ActivitiesResiliency SkillsSpecial Events CoordinationChild AdvocacyChild Life CertificationDevelopmentally Appropriate ActivitiesExpressive ArtsMedical Diagnosis KnowledgeFamily Systems TheoriesChronic Condition Expertise