Child Life Specialist - Pediatrics and PICU ($5,000 Sign on Bonus)
$10,400,000–$10,400,000 year
On-siteNorth Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Plan, develop, and provide Child Life programming to meet the psychological, emotional, and developmental needs of pediatric patients and families. Coordinate, schedule, and supervise special events for inpatient pediatric areas while collaborating on photography, filming, and donor engagement. Prepare patients for procedures using therapeutic play and evaluate developmental stages to apply coping strategies for stress, illness, or loss. Provide consultations to healthcare workers and family members regarding developmental and behavioral issues. Implement specialized services, manage department budgets, and maintain vital statistics records.
Required Qualifications
- CCLS - Certified Child Life Specialist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- Bachelor's Degree In Child Life or related field
- 1 year In a healthcare setting with Children as a Child Life Specialist
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- Lift and carry 40-50 lbs
- Frequent to continuous standing/walking
- Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift
- kneeling
- bending
- squatting
- performing CPR
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