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Intermountain Health
Overview
Facilitates age-appropriate activities and play-based interventions to reduce distress and promote development for pediatric patients and families. Coordinates volunteer training and scheduling while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment in various hospital play areas.
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Compensation
$21 - $30 / HOUR
Posted
5 days ago
UVA Health
Assess and support the psychosocial and emotional needs of pediatric patients and families during hospitalization. Provide developmentally appropriate education and therapeutic play to help children cope with medical procedures and illness.
$34 - $37 / HOUR
6 days ago
University of Virginia
The Child Life Specialist assesses and supports the psychosocial and emotional needs of pediatric patients and their families. They provide developmentally appropriate education and therapeutic play to help children cope with medical procedures and hospitalization.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
The Child Life Specialist provides clinical assessments and interventions to reduce negative medical experiences for pediatric patients and their families. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure emotional safety and support optimal development through trauma-informed care.
$46,280 - $75,670 / YEAR
9 days ago
DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN
The Child Life Assistant supervises playrooms and teen rooms to provide therapeutic activities and developmental stimulation for patients. They also coordinate special events and oversee the activities of Child Life volunteers.
Salary not listed
12 days ago
Lurie Children's Hospital
The Child Life Specialist provides clinical assessments and interventions to reduce negative medical experiences for pediatric patients and their families. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure emotional safety and advocate for the psychosocial and developmental needs of children.
Bon Secours
Plans and directs activities to promote optimum development and minimize psychological trauma for pediatric patients and their families. Assesses individual and group needs while maintaining records for auxiliary and foundation accounts.
13 days ago
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Plans and directs activities to promote the development of children and adolescents while minimizing psychological trauma for pediatric patients. Assesses individual and group needs and implements program changes based on data evaluation.
Corewell Health
The Child Life Specialist provides therapeutic play and coping skills to children before, during, and after medical procedures. They utilize education and creative expression to reduce the stress of the hospital experience for children and their families.
Children's Nebraska
The Child Life Specialist provides therapeutic, educational, and recreational programs for patients, planning activities that support their growth and psycho-social needs. They also prepare patients for medical procedures and advocate for their needs within the healthcare team.
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Develops and implements evidence-based psychosocial interventions to support the emotional and developmental needs of pediatric patients and their families. Collaborates with healthcare teams to provide education on medical procedures and serves as a developmental expert within the clinical setting.
19 days ago
Arkansas Children's Hospital
The specialist provides developmentally appropriate activities and psychosocial support to children and families to reduce hospitalization stress. They also manage activity rooms and supervise volunteers and interns to ensure quality patient interactions.
WVU Medicine
The specialist assesses the emotional and developmental needs of hospitalized children to coordinate therapeutic interventions and coping strategies. They implement individualized care plans and facilitate playroom programming to support the psychosocial well-being of patients and their families.
1 month ago
Banner Health
Provide developmentally appropriate play, education, and emotional support to children and families to reduce the stress of hospitalization. Collaborate with the healthcare team to facilitate adaptive coping and document services in patient records.
University of Rochester
Provides evidence-based child life interventions, including therapeutic play and education, to reduce anxiety and pain for pediatric patients. Supervises child life interns and collaborates with healthcare teams to develop complex care plans.
$24 - $33 / HOUR
Ball State University
The role involves teaching undergraduate courses in Child Life and related family studies, primarily face-to-face on campus. Additional duties include academic advising, supervising practicum and internship placements, and serving on the Child Life Advisory Board.
$52,000 - $60,000 / YEAR
Ironside Human Resources
Collaborates with healthcare teams to support the developmental and psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and their families. Provides therapeutic preparation for medical procedures and coordinates age-appropriate play to reduce anxiety.
$24 - $30 / HOUR
UnitedHealth Group
Provide evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions such as therapeutic play and education to reduce anxiety and pain for pediatric patients. Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to implement family-centered care and manage child life programs.
2 months ago
Provide evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions such as therapeutic play and education to reduce anxiety and pain for pediatric patients. Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to implement and document family-centered treatment plans.
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
Provide evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions such as therapeutic play and education to reduce fear and anxiety in hospitalized children. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support family-centered care and document patient treatment plans.
