Pediatric Child Life Specialist

3 days ago


Tampa, Florida, United States AdventHealth Tampa Full time
Join Our Team as a Child Life Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Child Life Specialist to join our team at AdventHealth Tampa. As a Child Life Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping children and families navigate the healthcare experience with confidence and ease.

About the Role

The Child Life Specialist is a professional in healthcare who works with children and families to minimize stress and anxiety and maximize positive coping throughout the healthcare experience. You will focus on the psychosocial development of children, provide emotional support, and develop coping strategies to help them understand and manage medical procedures, diagnoses, pain management, and bereavement.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to identify optimal care plans for patients and families
  • Develop and implement play-based interventions to minimize stress and anxiety
  • Provide emotional support and education to children and families
  • Participate in ongoing professional development to maintain certification and stay up-to-date on best practices
Requirements
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Education, Recreation Therapy, Child Development, or related field
  • Completion of a minimum 600-hour internship under a Certified Child Life Specialist
  • Professional child life certification through the Child Life Professional Certification Examination (CCLS) or able to obtain certification within one year of employment
Why Choose Us?

At AdventHealth Tampa, we value our team members and offer a supportive environment that fosters growth and development. We are committed to providing exceptional patient care and are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child Life Specialist to join our team.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


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