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Children’s Minnesota
Overview
Plan and implement activities that support normal growth and development for children in medical settings. Oversee volunteers and maintain community ties to enhance program delivery and patient coping.
Compensation
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1 day ago
Plan and implement activities that support normal growth and development for pediatric patients to minimize stress and trauma. Oversee volunteers and maintain community ties to enhance the delivery of child life programs.
Mass General Brigham
Provide developmentally appropriate care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults in a healthcare setting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement interventions that help pediatric patients cope with their hospital experience.
$58,136 - $84,656 / YEAR
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Assist children and families in adjusting to hospital stays and diagnoses through educational interventions, emotional support, and developmentally appropriate play. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized plans of care following professional standards.
2 days ago
Erlanger Health System
The specialist provides therapeutic activities and psychosocial care to pediatric patients and families to minimize stress and maximize coping. This includes conducting assessments, facilitating medical play, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Foster the emotional, developmental, and physical wellbeing of children in inpatient and outpatient settings. Assess children's responses to illness and implement family service plans based on assessed needs.
$28 - $41 / HOUR
4 days ago
Children's Wisconsin
Supports group and remote programming for the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapies team, including the Child Life Center and Teen Lounge. Provides developmentally appropriate activities to promote healing and normalization for pediatric patients and their families.
Sutter Health
Assists pediatric patients and families in coping with hospitalization through evidence-based therapeutic and recreational interventions. Plans and implements programs to meet the emotional and developmental needs of assigned clinical populations.
$86,216 - $129,334 / YEAR
5 days ago
DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN
Plans and implements developmentally appropriate Child Life programming to reduce stress and maximize positive coping for pediatric patients. Provides psychosocial support and prepares children and families for surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Dayton Children's Hospital
The Child Life Specialist assesses patients to facilitate coping techniques and provide appropriate play opportunities. They establish supportive relationships with families and collaborate with the healthcare team while supervising volunteers and students.
Loma Linda
The Child Life Specialist Fellow provides age-specific developmental support and therapeutic interventions to help pediatric patients and families cope with hospitalization and grief. They collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, professional, and compassionate patient care.
$29 - $39 / HOUR
6 days ago
Collaborates with healthcare teams to provide age-specific developmental support for pediatric patients and their families. Utilizes therapeutic play and education to help patients cope with hospitalization, surgeries, and grief.
Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation
The Child Life Specialist provides therapeutic interventions and behavioral support to patients in a hospital setting to improve overall well-being. This includes assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare providers to help patients cope with hospitalization.
Shriners Children's
Coordinates and implements group recreation programs and individualized activities for hospitalized children and adolescents. Supervises the central activity area and manages volunteers to ensure a safe, stimulating environment for patients.
$26 - $36 / HOUR
Cleveland Clinic
Provide developmental, psychosocial, and emotional support to pediatric and adult patients and their families in critical care and acute settings. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing medical procedure preparation, and supervising Child Life students and volunteers.
Provide developmental, psychosocial, and emotional support to pediatric and adult patients and their families across various healthcare settings. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing medical procedure preparation, and managing therapeutic play and bereavement support.
UVA Health
The Child Life Specialist supports the social, emotional, and developmental needs of pediatric patients and families through therapeutic play and education. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans and help patients cope with medical procedures and hospitalization.
$34 / HOUR
As a Child Life Specialist, you will work with patients and families to improve their experience, reduce fears, and increase coping during medical events. You will assess developmental needs and provide appropriate interventions, education, and support to enhance the overall patient experience.
Mayo Clinic
Plan and implement developmental activities for pediatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Manage pediatric activity rooms, supervise volunteers, and maintain a safe healing environment.
$23 - $32 / HOUR
