About this role
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
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
health care 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.
• 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
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)
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