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Sutter Health
Overview
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.
Compensation
$86,216 - $129,334 / YEAR
Posted
5 days ago
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
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.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Provide developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions and psychosocial support to pediatric patients and families in a hematology/oncology clinic. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans that reduce pain, fear, and anxiety.
$56,890 - $71,110 / YEAR
6 days ago
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Cleveland Clinic
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.
Salary not listed
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.
The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocial and developmental support to pediatric patients and their families, helping them navigate medical experiences. They assess needs, provide therapeutic interventions, and contribute to interdisciplinary education and programming.
Brigham Young University
Teach SFL 359: Child Life in Healthcare Settings to approximately 40 undergraduate students. Instruct students on child life practice, developmental theory, and the ethical standards of the profession.
7 days ago
Medical University of South Carolina
Provide psychosocial support to children and families receiving imaging services at a pediatric ambulatory center. Develop preparation materials and therapeutic play to enhance the patient experience, specifically for the non-sedated MRI program.
The Child Life Specialist addresses the psychosocial and emotional needs of pediatric patients and their families through therapeutic play and coping strategies. They collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of developmentally appropriate and family-centered care.
University of Virginia
The Child Life Specialist assesses and supports the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and their families. They implement individualized care plans and provide emotional support through therapeutic play and education.
9 days ago
University of Missouri Health Care
Develop individualized treatment plans for hospitalized children based on their development and needs, fostering normal growth and development. Provide therapeutic interventions and support using developmentally appropriate methods to prepare children and families for medical procedures and manage stress.
$25 / HOUR
Valley Children’s Healthcare
The specialist is responsible for assessing and implementing care plans to meet the psychosocial, behavioral, and educational needs of hospitalized children. They provide illness education, procedure preparation, and therapeutic play activities to help patients cope with medical experiences.
$29 - $43 / HOUR
11 days ago
Cooper University Hospital
The Child Life Specialist assesses the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and families to implement therapeutic interventions and coping strategies. They serve as an advocate for patients and a resource for hospital staff regarding child development and trauma-informed care.
$25 - $43 / HOUR
University Hospitals
Provide age-appropriate activities and therapeutic play to help children and families cope with hospitalization. Collaborate with healthcare teams to create a supportive, welcoming environment that promotes emotional well-being.
12 days ago
BMC Software
The Child Life Specialist plans and implements therapeutic activities to meet the psychosocial and developmental needs of pediatric patients and their families. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to minimize the trauma of hospitalization and provide bereavement support.
$53,000 - $77,000 / YEAR
13 days ago
CHOC
The Child Life Specialist supports patients and families by identifying psychosocial and developmental factors impacting the healthcare experience. They provide therapeutic play, procedural preparation, and age-appropriate education to reduce stress and enhance coping mechanisms.
$25 - $42 / HOUR
14 days ago
Kaiser Permanente
The role focuses on normalizing the medical environment for children through psychological preparation, therapeutic play, and grief support. It involves developing individualized care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide psychosocial support.
20 days ago
