Child Life Specialist

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center - Rehab Therapies has an outstanding opportunity for a Child Life Specialist

Under general supervision from the nursing team, a Child Life Specialist works with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to facilitate age-appropriate interactions, increase effective patient/family coping, promote optimal development of hospitalized children and the children of hospitalized adults. Collaborates with other disciplines as appropriate to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission to discharge. A child life specialist will also work across the hospital setting to consult with staff working with pediatric patients to enhance the pediatric experience of care at Harborview.

Under general direction, this position provides Child Life Services to inpatients using specialized skills, including assessment, treatment program planning and implementation, as prescribed by a physician and related documentation. This position will assist with pediatric program development and outreach. This position will also provide consultative support to staff in the ED and outpatient clinics as able.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Part-Time / 28 hours per week • Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community!

This individual will assess, plan, administer, evaluate and provide safe occupational therapy. This will include progression of treatment goals and patient and family education. The OT1 will assess and treat a patient caseload ranging from routine to complex patient problems and situations and utilize training in the evaluation and treatment process. Collaborate with other disciplines as appropriate to coordinate continuity of patient care. Implement treatment programs, which include addressing sensorimotor deficits, daily living skills, cognition and therapeutic adaptations. This may include use of therapeutic exercise, physical agents, manual therapy, and splinting.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate working knowledge of disease process, precautions, typical medical treatment and diagnostic procedures, functional abilities, complications, and implications of long-term deficits related to primary diagnoses.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the developmental stages and their effects on hospitalizations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the evaluation and assessments of patients ages 0-18 years (and adults with developmental delays placing them at a developmental age between 0-18) with a variety of complex and multiple medical issues.
• Create care plans based on admit diagnosis and medical issues impacting stay, assessment of the childs current developmental stage, temperament, coping style, culture, spirituality, potential stressors, patient and family needs, and social supports.
• Provide a diverse, well-rounded, goal directed treatment program to meet patients psychosocial and developmental needs.
• Demonstrates competence in providing developmental, educational, and therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and their families under stress of hospitalization, illness, death and/or loss.
• Serves as a resource to other disciplines in the developmental needs of pediatric and adolescent populations; attends patient care rounds including pediatric and burn rounds regularly.
• Documents evaluation, intervention, strategies for treatment and recommendations for other team members in online medical records.
• Communicate interventions to care team members with emphasis on goals, progress, and discharge planning.
• Participates in selected department activities/projects to promote delivery of quality care to the pediatric population.
• Provides education and training to other care team members.
• Monitors supplies and requests supplies when needed.
• Maintains professional growth and development through conferences, seminars, and professional affiliations as appropriate.
• Assists with training of volunteers.
• Provides objective feedback on peer evaluations.
• Practices UW Service Culture Guidelines.
• Contributes to the efficient operation of clinic and/or workgroup.
• Helps create a positive work environment by demonstrating teamwork, flexibility, and service-oriented communication with patients and co-workers.
• Complies with agency and division standards, protocols, procedures.
• Articulates and integrates safety policies and procedures into daily practice.
• May orient, train or supervise Child Life Specialist students.
• Organizes work, appropriately prioritizes caseload and sets daily priorities under general direction.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to deal courteously and sensitively with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Able to communicate professionally with patients, families, caregivers, and staff.
• Models all standards outlined in Service Culture Guideline and Professional Image policy.
• Promotes a healthy work environment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree and certification as a Child Life Specialist.
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the regions only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrows physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.