Child Life Therapist

4 days ago

Iowa City, Iowa, United States The University Of Iowa Full time
Job Title: Child Life Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Child Life Specialist to join our team at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Stead Family Children's Hospital. This is a full-time position located in Iowa City, IA.

Job Summary:

The Child Life Specialist will provide comprehensive child life therapy treatment programs for pediatric and neonatal patients with complex and/or specialized needs. This includes developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans, as well as providing educational experiences to staff and students.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide high-quality patient care for children with complex or specialized needs, including evaluation, assessment, and treatment.
  • Serve on committees and participate in meetings to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in coordinating therapeutic programs.
  • Demonstrate a cooperative, flexible, and innovative problem-solving approach.
  • Serve as a clinical resource for others and create, participate in, and conduct in-service training sessions.
  • Evaluate patient progress and document results.
  • Perform routine and assigned clinical and administrative tasks in an efficient manner.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
  • Exhibit a commitment to quality and process improvement.
Requirements:
  • Certification as a certified child life specialist is required within one year of hire date.
  • Completion of a clinical child life internship (600 hours minimum) under the supervision of a certified child life specialist.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in providing procedural support to pediatric patients for a variety of medical experiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Completion of a child life internship within a recognized children's hospital.
  • 6 months - 1 year experience as a child life specialist in a pediatric child life program within an academic medical center.
  • Masters Degree in Child Life.
  • 1-2 years professional experience as a child life specialist.
How to Apply:

Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

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