Child Life Specialist - Pediatric Neurology/Orthopedic ...

LocationNew York, New YorkShift:Day (United States of America)Description:All-Embracing Pediatric Care: Child Life Specialists Make It PossibleChild Life Specialist - Pediatric NeurologyOrthopedic ICU and Pediatric Progressive Care Unit- Full Time At NewYork-PresbyterianMorgan Stanley Children's Hospital, we're uniting the brightest minds in pediatric care to support the health and happiness of our patients. Join us. Step into a dynamic Child Life Department to work side-by-side with respected leaders of our field. In a culture of leadership and legendary patient focus, you can be a key part of Making It Possible:Support the psychosocial needs of children and families as a Child-Life Specialist. Join a high-functioning team of professionals specially trained in patient stresses, responses and emotional needs, and bring new meaning to multidisciplinary excellence.Our accredited Child Life Specialists join forces with nurses, music and art therapists, social workers and clinical professionals to normalize the health care environment for young patients. We provide age-appropriate activities and diversions at the bedside as well as within our state-of-the-art Child Life Centers.With our Charna's Kids Club for siblings we bring energy and ingenuity to pediatric care. Join us, and transform your career within a comprehensive Ivy League teaching hospital, ranked among the top ten children's hospitals in the nation .The hours are Monday and Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30 pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 am- 6:00 pm.Preferred CriteriaMaster's Degree in Child Life, Child Development One to two years experience with hospitalized childrenRequired Criteria Experience working in a Pediatric HematologyOncology UnitBachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development or closely related fieldChild Life Council verified internship hours (minimum 480 hours)Certified Child Life Specialist by the Child Life Council#LI-PB1Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.2024 "Great Place To Work Certified"2024 "America's Best Large Employers" - Forbes2024 "Best Places to Work in IT" - Computerworld2023 "Best Employers for Women" - Forbes2023 "Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner" - Aetna2023 "America's Best-In-State Employers" - Forbes"Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development" - Brandon Hall GroupNewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.Salary Range:$37.86-$43.94HourlyIt all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

Created: 2025-03-09