Description
A Child Life Specialist opportunity is available in Fort Pierce, FL at a 497-bed acute-care trauma hospital offering a full range of services, including pediatrics, labor and delivery, orthopedics, oncology, open-heart surgery, and adult and pediatric emergency services.
The role. The Child Life Specialist creates and maintains a therapeutic environment for hospitalized children and their families, assessing each child's developmental abilities and adjustment to the hospital setting to inform the plan of care. Using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, the specialist prepares patients for treatments and procedures with the goal of reducing stress and minimizing trauma. The role involves providing direct emotional support to patients and families, researching current trends in pediatric hospital care, and serving as a knowledgeable resource for colleagues both within and across departments.
What we're looking for.
- CCLS certification by the Child Life Council
- BLS from the American Heart Association
- Minimum of one year of experience required
Schedule. Full-time, days with rotating weekends.
Compensation. $20.35 - $28.49/hr