Child Life Specialist ARRMC (Pediatrics)

Child Life Specialist ARRMC (Pediatrics)

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

Our 17-bed pediatrics department is the only dedicated children's health unit between Eugene and Redding. Often referred to as a hospital within a hospital, we offer a full range of care for children ages one day to 17 years. Our outstanding team of clinicians includes pediatric physicians, nurses, and therapists.

As we offer comprehensive follow-up care in pediatric surgery, orthopedics, neurology, hematology, nephrology, oncology, and intermediate care, you will have a unique opportunity to work with a team of skilled healthcare professionals across a variety of pediatric services. Our team partners with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) as our intensive care consults have been offered through the OHSU telemedicine network since 2010.

• Provide opportunities for expression of feelings through individual and group therapeutic play.
• Interview and evaluate patient/family members to obtain psychosocial history.
• Plan interventions in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide developmentally appropriate education for children and adolescents prior to medical procedures with materials and language that are age appropriate.
• Coordinate programming and special events for pediatric patients and their families.
• Provide orientation and supervision for Child Life interns and volunteers.

• You are experienced in providing evidence-based developmentally appropriate interventions through play, preparation, and education to reduce a child's fear and pain.
• You currently practice under the Association of Child Life Professionals organization, which provide the latest best practices.
• You are experienced in providing high quality care to patients and their families.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to function within a healthcare team environment.

• Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education or closely related field required.
• Minimum one-year of paid experience as a Child Life Specialist required.
• Completion of Child Life internship required.
• CCLS: Certified Child Life Specialist through the Association of Child Life Professionals required.

• Master's Degree in Education, Child Life, Child Development, or a related field.
• 3+ years paid experience as a Child Life Specialist.

• Lucrative compensation and generous benefits including medical, dental and vision care.
• Recruitment Bonus - including sign-on, retention and a relocation package.
• Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contribution.
• Competitive paid time off to support a healthy and fun work/life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service.

• Competitive starting wage.
• An additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate (if not an employee already in a benefited position).
• Benefit option available through the Asante Flexible Workforce plan.
• Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contribution.

Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence. For more on our story and award-winning health care, click HERE.

Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.

At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.