Child Life Specialist

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Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Child Life Specialist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Doctors Hospital of Augusta which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications
What you will do in this role:
* You will plan and provide therapeutic intervention and appropriate psychosocial/developmental care under general supervision and direction of the Child Life Coordinator for pediatric/adolescent patients.
* You will will assist families in effectively coping with the stress and anxiety of health care experiences as well to maximize growth and development of children and adolescents in the hospital setting.
* You will assess patients and facilitate play interactions with regard to developmental level, interest, capabilities, special concerns, life situations, and stress vulnerability potential related to illness, injury and health care.
* You will formulate and revise child life patient care plans to develop appropriate strategies for child life care in conjunction with other health team members.
* You will provide therapeutic child life care for patients/families based upon the needs of the assessment and patient care plan - this includes medical play activities, psychosocial preparation, teaching effective coping behaviors, and staying with children through procedures to help implement effective coping mechanisms.
* You will provide supportive relationships, emotional support, information and role modeling to patients and family member to foster appropriate interaction with children in a hospital setting.
* You will develop, implement, and evaluate child life plans and programs to encourage optimum growth, development and self esteem of children and adolescents, and facilitate functional family interactions.

What qualifications you will need:

* Bachelor's Degree in Child Life or a related field such as Child Development, Child Psychology, Education, or Counseling
* Must possess Child Life Specialist certification within one year of hire
* BLS required within 30 days of hire
* 1 year of related experience or a Child Life Internship preferred
* Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required
Benefits

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:
* Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
* Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
* Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
* Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
* Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
* Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350-bed hospital that provides a wide range of medical services. It is known for its 24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center, Burn Center, advanced heart care, and Baby-Friendly maternity services. The hospital also offers surgery, women's imaging, and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and it accepts most insurance plans. It is located at 3651 Wheeler Road in Augusta, Georgia.
The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care with a Level II Trauma Center and full stroke care, as well as a nationally recognized Burn Center that is one of the largest in the country and offers advanced wound care. It also delivers advanced heart care for patients experiencing heart attacks. In addition, the hospital supports maternity and women's health with a Baby-Friendly designation, a Level II NICU, and a certified Women's Diagnostic Center. Surgical services include specialized care in orthopedic procedures like hip and knee replacements and spinal fusion surgeries. The hospital also operates Doctors Hospital Evans Emergency, a freestanding emergency room that is open 24/7 and provides advanced imaging and lab services.
Doctors Hospital of Augusta has several important accreditations. It is accredited by the American College of Radiology for radiation oncology services and by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for bariatric surgery. Its inpatient rehabilitation facility is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in the Central Savannah River Area. The hospital's laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists, and its Center for Stroke Care is accredited by The Joint Commission. Its electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory is accredited by the Laboratory Accreditation Board of ABRET.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Child Life Specialist opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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