Child Life Specialist is responsible for the design and implementation of pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Works with families to assist in caring for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Being a Child Life Specialist monitors child development to ensure normal progression. Provides in-depth care as needed to more urgent cases. Additionally, Child Life Specialist may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Child Life Specialist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Child Life Specialist? At Medical City Dallas, you come first.
HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Benefits
Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
The available plans and programs include :
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Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference.
We are looking for a dedicated Child Life Specialist like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Child Life Specialist provides for the developmental needs of hospitalized children age 0-21 to include advocating for psychosocial, emotional, physical and cognitive needs.
Decreases the anxiety and / or trauma with illness and hospitalization through interventions, which promote play, learning, mastery, self-expression, and peer interaction.
Educates staff and the community concerning the developmental needs of hospitalized children, reactions of children to illness and hospitalization, and family centered care.
Advocates for policy and standards of care which support the special needs of children and families.
What qualifications you will need :
Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895 bed tertiary care center.
Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the worlds best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries.
We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400 in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital.
As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.
In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Child Life Specialist opening.
Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Last updated : 2024-04-23
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