About the role
CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST : HOSPITAL MEDICINE (A6NS)
About the Job:
This Child Life Specialist will serve the Burnet Campus Hospital Medicine Floor.
Location: Burnet Campus, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati OH 45229
Status: Full-time, 72 hours in a two-week pay period, 0.9 FTE
Schedule: Every other Tuesday 9a-5:3pm, + every Wednesday 11a-7:30p, Thursday & Friday 7a-7:30p ($4.00/hr shift differential on qualified hours)
Weekend Rotation: working one weekend day every eight weeks is required. $5.00/hour weekend differential on qualified hours. Holiday Responsibilities within the division's holiday coverage practice.
Benefits eligible and approx 27 days of paid time off accrued per year. Unused PTO rolls over.
Pay starts at $48,335.04 annually (as a salaried/exempt employee) and can increase based on years of experience. The pay stated here reflects .9 FTE.
REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
Completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS required. Please note: Candidates who have not completed the required internship will not be considered for this position.
Must be Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within one year of hire.
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.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
Professional Responsibility
Departmental Responsibility
Data Management
Teamwork
Primary Location
Burnet Campus
Schedule
Full time
Shift
Day (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 a top 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's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
Consistently certified as great place to work
A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
Aplyr's read
Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center is a leading non-profit pediatric institution focused on advancing child health through innovative care, research, and education.
What's promising
- •Renowned for pioneering pediatric research and clinical care excellence.
- •Offers diverse roles, from clinical to research, fostering career growth.
- •Strong emphasis on education and training for healthcare professionals.
What to watch
- •High-pressure environment due to critical nature of pediatric care.
- •Limited public information about work-life balance for staff.
- •Potential for emotional stress given focus on child health issues.
Why Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center
- •Dedicated to pediatric healthcare with a strong research component.
- •Non-profit status emphasizes mission-driven work over profit motives.
- •Collaborative environment with opportunities for interdisciplinary research.
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About Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center
Cincinnati Children's is a non-profit pediatric hospital and research institution dedicated to improving child health through patient care, research, and education.
