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About the Role
Deliver direct patient care as a Pediatric Child Life Specialist, providing emotional and developmental support during hospitalization. Assess pediatric patient and family needs to implement individualized care plans that improve coping, safety, and overall patient care outcomes. Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless care coordination and consistent support throughout treatment. Provide therapeutic interventions that reduce anxiety, promote normal development, and enhance the hospital experience for pediatric patients.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care as a Pediatric Child Life Specialist, providing emotional and developmental support during hospitalization.
- Assess pediatric patient and family needs to implement individualized care plans that improve coping, safety, and overall patient care outcomes.
- Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless care coordination and consistent support throughout treatment.
- Provide therapeutic interventions that reduce anxiety, promote normal development, and enhance the hospital experience for pediatric patients.
Requirements
- Child Life Professional obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date required.
- 600-hour Child Life clinical internship completed by start date.
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full Time
- Monday-Friday
- 8am-5pm
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree required.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
About the Company
- Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection.
- We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together.
- Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Opportunity
- Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.