Child Life Specialist; Part-Time

(Job Id W334729)
Posted on 3/8/2010
Location:

Philadelphia, PA


Job Type:

Full Time


Salary: Not specified
Job Description
Description

  • Child Life Specialist will apply knowledge of child development, special needs of the hospitalized child and family dynamics to promote optimum development of children.
  •  On a PRN basis provide Child Life Services in the hospital or Emergency Department including playroom activities and at bedside.  This is also to include pre-op teaching and procedural support for patients.
  • Specialist will help children maintain normal living patterns and minimize psychological trauma for children 0-21 years of age.

 **Tuesday thru Saturday**


Qualifications

  • BS/BA in Child Life, Child development or related discipline. 
  • Completion of a 12-15 week (minimum 480 hours) Child Life Internship in a Child Life Program required under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist.
  • Must be eligible to sit for Child Life Certification exam.
  • CCLS preferred.
  • Spanish speaking preferred.

 


Job  :  Non-Clinical/Administrative
Primary Location  :  PA-Philadelphia
Hospital/facility  :  868- St. Christopher's Hospital for Children - Philadelphia, PA
Job Type*  :  PT2N
Shift Type*  :  Days


Tenet, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals and numerous related health care services. Our mission is to be recognized for our commitment to our people and partners who provide quality, innovative care to the patients we serve in our communities. It's a spirit you can experience first-hand and it's a philosophy that can enhance your own approach to health care and your career goals.

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