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- Employment type
- Contract · On-site
- Posted
- November 12, 2026
Hiring confidence: Sparse posting · 22/100
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Description Location: Austin, TX Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center Department/Specialty: Patient Support Schedule Full Time | Weekdays and Weekends | 40 hours per week 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 i…
This role is based in Austin, Travis County. Ascension is hiring for this contract position through Jobily, where you can check how well your resume matches the posting before you apply.
What you'll do
- Deliver direct patient care as a Pediatric Child Life Specialist
- Provide emotional and developmental support during hospitalization
- Assess pediatric patient and family needs
- Implement individualized care plans
- Improve patient coping, safety, and overall care outcomes
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team
What you'll need
- Child Life Specialist certification or eligibility
- Healthcare experience with pediatric patients
- Ability to work full-time schedule including weekends
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of child development and psychology
About the Company
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