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Cleveland Clinic
Overview
The Child Life Specialist assesses the developmental and psychosocial needs of pediatric patients to provide therapeutic interventions and preparation for medical procedures. They also manage play activities, support families, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary surgery team to improve the overall patient experience.
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3 days ago
The handler will utilize the facility dog to provide goal-directed Animal-Assisted Therapy interventions, offering emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and physical support to patients and families in various clinical settings. This role also involves functioning as a key healthcare team member, communicating patient information, developing programming, and maintaining all requirements for dog handling.
Inova
The specialist provides Child Life services, including one-on-one support and interventions for pediatric patients and their families to help them cope with hospitalization stress. This role involves developing individual activity programs and making clinical decisions in collaboration with the healthcare team.
7 days ago
The Child Life Specialist will work with patients and families to communicate with the interdisciplinary team, providing developmentally appropriate education for medical procedures and diagnoses, non-pharmacological pain management, and therapeutic support. This role involves planning and implementing individual and group play experiences while documenting treatment plans and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
10 days ago
Baptist Health System, Inc.
Provide specialized support and psychosocial care to children and families within a hospital setting. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to improve the healthcare experience for pediatric patients.
12 days ago
Children's Nebraska
The Child Life Specialist on the Adaptive Care Team provides therapeutic, educational, and recreational programs for patients requiring an Adaptive Care Plan, focusing on promoting normal growth and supporting psychosocial needs during treatment or hospitalization. Key duties include preparing patients for medical procedures, assessing emotional states, advocating for patient needs, and facilitating family involvement in care.
21 days ago
Banner Health
Provide developmentally appropriate support, education, and therapeutic play to pediatric patients and their families to reduce hospitalization stress. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary medical team to facilitate adaptive coping and provide emotional support during medical procedures.
23 days ago
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
The Child Life Specialist provides developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to support patients and families in coping with illness and medical treatment. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to individualize care plans and promote family-centered, psychosocially sound patient care.
$56,890 - $71,110 / YEAR
25 days ago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
The specialist will deliver clinical services by coordinating care with families and team members, assessing patient/family needs across developmental stages, and facilitating group activities and special events. Responsibilities also include supervising volunteers, preparing patients for medical events, and providing timely crisis intervention and education to families and staff.
$46,280 - $75,670 / YEAR
Marshall Health Network
The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocial support, education, and play therapy to pediatric patients and their families. They act as a liaison between parents and healthcare professionals across various specialized units within the hospital.
$21 - $27 / HOUR
27 days ago
Lurie Children's Hospital
The specialist will deliver clinical services by coordinating care with families and team members, assessing patient/family needs across developmental stages, and supervising group activities and special events. Responsibilities also include developing volunteer services, preparing patients for medical events, and providing timely interventions in crisis situations.
1 month ago
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
The Child Life Specialist provides developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to support patients and families in coping with illness and medical treatment. They also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to individualize care plans and participate in on-call rotations.
McLeod Health
Provide specialized support to pediatric patients and their families within a hospital setting. Collaborate with a professional team to ensure a dynamic and supportive care environment.
Denver Health
The Child Life Specialist supports pediatric patients and families by providing therapeutic play, medical preparation, and emotional support to reduce stress and anxiety. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, patient-centered care and document interventions in patient charts.
$53,300 - $74,600 / YEAR
Shriners Children's
The Patient Care Assistant provides direct patient care and routine nursing support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. They also assist with wound care, maintain unit supplies, and support age-appropriate activities for pediatric patients.
Children’s Minnesota
The Child Life Specialist promotes the continuous development of children to optimize their responses to medical care and minimize psychological stress. They advocate for children and families in both ambulatory and inpatient settings while serving as a resource for the healthcare team.
Huntsville Hospital Health System
The coordinator will facilitate grief support groups, conduct crisis interventions in the community, and assist with program development for The Caring House. Additionally, they will manage intake calls, maintain documentation, and perform patient care visits as assigned.
Sanford Health
The specialist develops, coordinates, and implements developmentally appropriate play activities, expressive arts, and special events for pediatric patients and families in healthcare settings. They serve as the child's advocate while collaborating with the healthcare team to determine suitable therapeutic interventions based on expert knowledge of child development and the effects of stress and trauma.
$21 - $33 / HOUR
Develop and implement developmentally appropriate play activities and expressive arts for pediatric patients in clinical settings. Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide therapeutic interventions and advocate for the needs of children and their families.
$23 - $35 / HOUR
