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Child Life Specialist

paley instituteWest Palm Beach, FL

yesterday

Occupations

Child, Family, and School Social WorkersPediatric SurgeonsCommunity and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Industries

Child and Youth ServicesChild Care ServicesAll Other Outpatient Care Centers
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About the role

Overview: Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Physician Resources. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary: This is a part time position The Child Life Specialist is responsible for implementing a psychosocially and developmentallysupportive program for children and families. Child Life Specialist is a member of the pediatrichealth care team who focuses on the emotional and developmental needs of children usingtherapeutic and developmental play experiences which help children and families maintain normallife patterns; prevent significant developmental disruption; and mitigate psychological distressthrough their health care experience. The Child Life Specialist provides appropriate guidance forvolunteers, students and visiting groups. Child Life Specialist acts as an advocate for children andtheir families with the hospital and uses their knowledge of child development to enhance thehospital environment for pediatric patients.
Responsibilities:
  • Focus on the emotional and developmental needs of children using therapeutic and developmental play experiences
  • Prevents significant developmental disruption and mitigates psychological distress through the child's health care experience
  • Acts as an advocate for children and their families and uses knowledge of child development to enhance the environment for pediatric patients
  • Originates, develops, or implements new methods to accomplish objectives by meeting the needs of the customers
  • Works with team members to improve customer satisfaction and maximize results within the department
  • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to work process change, makes decisions and takes appropriate actions to solve problems
Qualifications: Education
Required: Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Psychology or Social Work
Experience
Required: 2 years as Child Life Specialist
Certifications
Required: Child Life Specialist (CCLS)#LI-JK1Organization Description
The mission of the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute is to provide some of the most technologically advanced treatments to improve the lives of those who suffer from congenital, developmental and post-traumatic orthopedic conditions. Serving children and adults from the local community, the United States and the world, the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute offers comprehensive, coordinated care from an experienced team of professionalsdesigned for the specific needs of each patient. At the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute, our treatment philosophy focuses on reconstruction over amputation and a commitment to preserving limbs and joints and restoring function. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verifyThe employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.2603002541

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

West Palm Beach, FL

Occupation

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Industry

Child and Youth Services

Posted

yesterday

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