Child Life Specialist FT BCH

Atrium Health; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is looking for a Child Life Specialist to provide therapeutic patient care for pediatric patients. The role involves planning and implementing child life programming while supporting the emotional and developmental needs of children in a healthcare setting. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Child Life or a relevant field, along with required certifications.

Benefits

Personal protective equipment is provided.

Qualifications

• Intern or work experience in a comparable setting required.
• Certification eligible with the Child Life Certifying Commission.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive therapeutic patient care for neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients.
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates child life programming.
• Educates patients and families to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to interact professionally with healthcare providers and the public

Knowledge of clinical skills and pediatric patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field

Job description

Between June 14, 2025, and July 1, 2025, Atrium Health is transitioning to a new application platform to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring processes. During this period, the number of job postings on the career website will be temporarily limited.

While active job postings may be reduced, Atrium Health remains committed to engaging with and attracting top talent. Interested candidates are encouraged to connect with us by joining our established talent communities. We will also continue hosting in-person and virtual events, providing platforms for potential candidates to interact with Atrium Health representatives, learn about our career paths, and understand our mission and values.

Location: Winston Salem, NC, United States

Job ID: 159672

Job Family: Professional Services

Status: Full Time

Shift: Day

Job Type: Regular

Department: 12531085030993-BCH Child Life

Position Summary: Provides comprehensive therapeutic patient care for neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients to ensure positive outcomes. Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates child life programming based on understanding of normal human development and the impact of illness, injury, disability, and hospitalization.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field with intern or work experience in a comparable setting required.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Certification eligible with the Child Life Certifying Commission. CPR certification required.

Essential Functions:

1. Adheres to hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment through communication, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
2. Provides patient care assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation.
3. Directs patient and family interactions to reduce distress, increase coping, and support developmental integrity.
4. Educates patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
5. Supervises child life students and volunteers to ensure quality care.
6. Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
7. Adheres to regulations and professional ethics.
8. Promotes professional development and education.
9. Provides patient care according to age and developmental guidelines.

Skills and Qualifications: Excellent communication skills, ability to interact professionally with healthcare providers and the public, and knowledge of clinical skills and pediatric patient care.

Work Environment: The environment is clean, well-lit, and comfortable. Contact with patients varies and may involve stressful situations, emergencies, and hazards such as chemicals, electrical equipment, and infections. Irregular hours and travel may be required. Personal protective equipment is provided.