About this role
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 to reduce stress and minimize trauma, provides direct emotional support to patients and families, and serves as a resource for colleagues across departments.
Requirements: CCLS certification by the Child Life Council required. BLS from the American Heart Association required. Minimum of one year of experience required.
Schedule: full-time, days with rotating weekends. Benefits: details available during the interview process.