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 developmentally supportive program for children and families. Child Life Specialist is a member of the pediatric healthcare team who focuses on the emotional and developmental needs of children using therapeutic and developmental play experiences which help children and families maintain normal life patterns; prevent significant developmental disruption; and mitigate psychological distress through their health care experience.
The Child Life Specialist provides appropriate guidance for volunteers, students and visiting groups. Child Life Specialist acts as an advocate for children and their families with the hospital and uses their knowledge of child development to enhance the hospital 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: Bachelors degree in Child Development, Psychology or Social Work
Experience Required: 2 years as Child Life Specialist
Certifications Required: Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
Employment Practices
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