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Per Diem Child Life Specialist
At NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital of the Children’s Hospital of New York, together with our affiliate Weill Cornell Medicine, we’re committed to improving the health of infants, children, and adolescents through high-quality and comprehensive patient care, medical education, scientific research, and child and family advocacy. Step into a dynamic Child Life Department to work side-by-side with respected leaders in our field. Our Child Life Specialists (CLS) provide support services to pediatric patients based on their expertise in child development and the impact that illness, injury, disability, and hospitalization has on this process. Therapeutic interventions and programming elements are designed to reduce distress, increase adaptive coping as well as protect and enhance developmental integrity. Our child life team specializes in helping children and families cope with medical situations by individualizing care to meet their social, emotional, developmental, and educational needs through assessment and therapeutic intervention. At the Children’s Hospital of New York child life specialists are active participants in interdisciplinary team meetings and offer the healthcare team valuable insight into the developmental and psychosocial needs of children and their families. In addition to providing services to pediatric patients and families, our child life specialists also provide targeted support to adult patients who may have children/family needs which require child life intervention.
Support the psychosocial needs of children and families as a Child-Life Specialist at New York’s No. 1 children’s hospital (U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-25 Best Children’s Hospitals). Join a high-functioning team of professionals and bring new meaning to multidisciplinary excellence.
This position is Per Diem and will provide coverage and support to our Child Life Department and the Komansky PICU Telehealth Follow-up Clinic
Minimum of 4 shifts per month.
Hours are flexible, and days will be determined based on need and availability.
Preferred Criteria:
1-2 years paid professional experience with hospitalized children
Master’s degree in child life or related field
1 year of child life experience
Required Criteria:
Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development or closely related field
Child Life Council verified internship hours (minimum 480 hours)
Association for Child Life Professionals Certification (earned or within 1 year of hire)
Knowledge of child development, medical terminology, developmental/therapeutic play
Demonstrates understanding of patient centered care
Knowledge of current healthcare environment
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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2026 “Great Place To Work Certified”
2026 “America’s Best Large Employers” – Forbes
2026 “Best Places to Work in IT” – Computerworld
2026 “Best Employers for Women” – Forbes
2026 “Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner” – Aetna
2026 “America’s Best-In-State Employers” – Forbes
“Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development” – Brandon Hall Group
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range:
$43.00/Hourly
It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.
Per Diem Child Life Specialist
At NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital of the Children’s Hospital of New York, together with our affiliate Weill Cornell Medicine, we’re committed to improving the health of infants, children, and adolescents through high-quality and comprehensive patient care, medical education, scientific research, and child and family advocacy. Step into a dynamic Child Life Department to work side-by-side with respected leaders in our field. Our Child Life Specialists (CLS) provide support services to pediatric patients based on their expertise in child development and the impact that illness, injury, disability, and hospitalization has on this process. Therapeutic interventions and programming elements are designed to reduce distress, increase adaptive coping as well as protect and enhance developmental integrity. Our child life team specializes in helping children and families cope with medical situations by individualizing care to meet their social, emotional, developmental, and educational needs through assessment and therapeutic intervention. At the Children’s Hospital of New York child life specialists are active participants in interdisciplinary team meetings and offer the healthcare team valuable insight into the developmental and psychosocial needs of children and their families. In addition to providing services to pediatric patients and families, our child life specialists also provide targeted support to adult patients who may have children/family needs which require child life intervention.
Support the psychosocial needs of children and families as a Child-Life Specialist at New York’s No. 1 children’s hospital (U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-25 Best Children’s Hospitals). Join a high-functioning team of professionals and bring new meaning to multidisciplinary excellence.
This position is Per Diem and will provide coverage and support to our Child Life Department and the Komansky PICU Telehealth Follow-up Clinic
Minimum of 4 shifts per month.
Hours are flexible, and days will be determined based on need and availability.
Preferred Criteria:
1-2 years paid professional experience with hospitalized children
Master’s degree in child life or related field
1 year of child life experience
Required Criteria:
Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development or closely related field
Child Life Council verified internship hours (minimum 480 hours)
Association for Child Life Professionals Certification (earned or within 1 year of hire)
Knowledge of child development, medical terminology, developmental/therapeutic play
Demonstrates understanding of patient centered care
Knowledge of current healthcare environment
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
__________________
2026 “Great Place To Work Certified”
2026 “America’s Best Large Employers” – Forbes
2026 “Best Places to Work in IT” – Computerworld
2026 “Best Employers for Women” – Forbes
2026 “Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner” – Aetna
2026 “America’s Best-In-State Employers” – Forbes
“Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development” – Brandon Hall Group
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range:
$43.00/Hourly
It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Per Diem- Child Life Specialist -Days position is now open for candidates interested in the Helper Jobs sector. This role in New York offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Helper Jobs is a plus.
