Child Life Specialist, ED
- BLS
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Child life specialists employed in Texas earn a median of $35.94 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Location
Medical Center - Fort Worth
Department
Child Life
Shift
Third Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours
20
Summary
The Emergency Department Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing essential life experiences, family support & education to patients and families in the health care system. The child life specialist collaborates with other health care providers, as well as the community, to promote growth and development and facilitate positive adjustment for patients and families throughout the health care experience.
Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday - 4:30 pm - 3:00 am
Qualifications
- Minimum of bachelors degree in Child Life, Child Development or a closely related field
- Completion of child life internship
- Certified Child Life Specialist, by exam, within one year of hire
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS is required within 60 days of hire
About Us
Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.
Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.
From Cook Children's's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Cook Children's
Cook Children's Health Care System is a not-for-profit pediatric health system with a medical center in Fort Worth, a physician network and more than 60 (source: Cook Children's, About Cook Children's) primary, specialty and urgent care locations in Texas. Source: Cook Children's, About Cook Children's
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