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Child Life Specialist, Critical Care Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

Child Life Specialist, Critical Care

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 2/21/2026 - Expires: 3/23/2026

Job ID: 293222183

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CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST: CRITICAL CARE GENERALIST, MAIN HOSPITAL

About Child Life at Cincinnati Children's

At Cincinnati Children's we want to ensure every visit is as safe, convenient, and comfortable as possible. Providing an exceptional level of care means reaching far beyond our medical expertise - that's where our Child Life Specialists come into action: promoting play, education, developmental progress, coping skills and psychosocial support. Whether it is a trip to the Emergency Department, a short follow-up appointment or an inpatient stay, a visit to the hospital can be a scary and overwhelming experience - for patients, siblings and for their families.

The Child Life Program works with patients of all ages in different medical settings to help support emotional safety and normalize the process of receiving medical care.

Child Life Specialists are certified and have significant clinical expertise in the developmental impact of illness and injury. This helps improve patient and family care, satisfaction, and healthcare experiences. In addition, Clinical Assistants provide important opportunities for play-based activities that promote coping and normalization.

About the Job:

* This Child Life Specialist will serve as a resource, focused on serving our Critical Care Building, including all Intensive Care Units, Complex Air, Bone Marrow Transplant, and the Emergency Department.

* Shift is Evenings/Nights.

* Schedule will work three 12-hour shifts each week (36 hours/week = 0.9 FTE). More information below.

* Shift differential ($4/hr) applicable on qualified hours. Weekend differential ($5/hr) applicable on qualified hours.

* Benefits and paid time off eligible.

* Pay starts at $48,335.04 annually (as .9 FTE) and can increase based on years of experience.

About the Schedule:

Week One: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 1p-1:30a

Week Two: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 1p-1:30a

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Patient Care

* Professional Responsibility

* Departmental Responsibility

* Data Management

* Teamwork

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in a related field required.

* Completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS required.

* Must be Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within one year of hire.

Primary Location
Burnet Campus

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Evening (United States of America)

Department
Child Life & Integrative Care

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
0.9

Weekly Hours
36

*Expected Starting Pay Range
*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status$53,705.60 - $67,142.40

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

* Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

* Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding

* Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

* One of the nation'sAmerica's Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune

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Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
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Education Level:
High school graduate
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