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Phoenix Children's Hospital

Child Life Specialist

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003


Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Child Life Program

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, (Days Vary), Days, 8am-5pm

Category: Child Life/Teachers

Posting #: 756681

Employee Type: Varies

Position Summary

Posting Note:

Current Areas with Positions Open Include:Inpatient Acute and Intensive Care

This position plans and provides therapeutic intervention and appropriate psychosocial developmental care with pediatric patients and their families, assists them in coping with the stress and anxiety of health care experiences, and maximizes the growth and development of infants, children and adolescent patients.

Position Duties

Plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient goals, based upon assessment findings.

Provides teaching and psychological preparation for potentially stressful experiences with infants, children, adolescents, and families.Actively participates in interdisciplinary rounds and evaluations as a member of the treatment team.

Documents patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.Provides a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment for infants, children, adolescents, and families.

Participates in the training, supervision, and evaluation of Child Life Assistants, Child Life student interns, and volunteers.Escorts and facilitates social/ positive interactions between patients and special visitors, guests, or entertainers.

Represents and communicates family centered philosophy on departmental and hospital-wide committees.Participates in continuing education programs and remains abreast of advances in Child Life and programs for hospitalized children. Provides interdisciplinary in-service education on growth and development, Child Life, and the impact of illness, injury, and healthcare on patients and their families.Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

MissionTo advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their familiesVisionPhoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialtiesInvesting in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologiesAdvancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leadersAdvocating for the health and well-being of children and familiesValues

We place children and families at the center of all we doWe deliver exceptional care, every day and in every wayWe collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impactWe set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the futureWe are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable