Child Life Specialist - Per Diem - Days
- Days
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This posting states $43 an hour. Open child life specialist jobs in New York post a median of $33.50 an hour, the middle half $30.37–$40.40, across 7 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Child life specialists employed in New York earn a median of $37.49 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
Bronxville, New York
Shift
Day Flex (United States of America)
Description
All-Embracing Pediatric Care
Child Life Specialists Make It Possible
Child Life Specialist - Per Diem - Days
At NewYork-Presbyterian, we’re uniting the brightest minds in pediatric care to support the health and happiness of our patients. Join us. Step into a dynamic Child Life Department to work side-by-side with respected leaders of our field. In a culture of leadership and legendary patient focus, you can be a key part of an amazing team.
In this role, as the Child Life Specialist (CLS), you will have an exciting opportunity to provide psychosocial and developmentally based assessments and support for patients and their families. As an active member of the interdisciplinary care team based at NYP/Westchester, you will strive to enhance the quality of patient care through participation, documentation, and communication of care plans and treatment goals.
Our accredited Child Life Specialists collaborate with nurses, social workers, and clinical professionals to create a normalized healthcare environment for young patients. We provide age-appropriate activities and diversions.
Preferred Criteria
- 1 year of experience with hospitalized children
Required Criteria
- Child Life Council verified Internship hours (minimum 480 hours)
- Certified Child Life Specialist by the Child Life Council
- Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development or closely related field
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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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.
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About NewYork-Presbyterian
NewYork-Presbyterian is an academic health system affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia, with 10 (source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026)) hospitals, nearly 350 (source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026)) locations and 45,000 (source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026)) employees and affiliated physicians in New York City and Westchester. Source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026)
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