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Tenet Health

Child Life Specialist

West Palm Beach, FL

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Child Life Specialist (CCLS) #LI-JK1 Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Psychology or Social Work Experience Required: 2 years as Child Life Specialist Certifications ...

Tenet Health

Child Life Specialist

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

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Child Life Specialist (CCLS) #LI-JK1 Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Psychology or Social Work Experience Required: 2 years as Child Life Specialist Certifications ...

Tenet Health

Child Life Specialist

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

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Child Life Specialist (CCLS) #LI-JK1 About Us Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Physician Resources. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this ...

Palm Careers

VMS Coordinator

Fort Lauderdale, FL

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

Support the preparation and maintenance of Provider Contract Letters (PCLs) and Client Contract Letters (CCLs). * Verify assignment details, bill rates, pay rates, and contract terms for accuracy.

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How much do ccls jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for ccls in Florida is $20.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $22.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CCLS?

To thrive as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), you need a strong background in child development, family dynamics, and psychosocial assessment, typically obtained through a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field and Child Life Certification. Familiarity with hospital information systems, electronic medical records, and therapeutic play tools is important. Outstanding interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to communicate clearly with children and families set top candidates apart. These skills are crucial for promoting coping and reducing stress for children and families navigating challenging healthcare experiences.

What is a CCLS?

A Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) is a trained professional who helps children and families cope with the stress of hospitalization, illness, or injury. They use play, education, and therapeutic techniques to reduce anxiety and promote understanding of medical experiences. CCLSs often work in hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare settings, collaborating with medical teams to support pediatric patients' emotional and developmental needs.

What does a CCLS do?

A typical day for a CCLS involves working closely with children and families as they navigate medical procedures or hospitalization, providing emotional support and age-appropriate education about treatments. You’ll plan and implement therapeutic play activities, advocate for patient needs during medical rounds, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care team members. Some days may entail providing support during difficult events such as procedures or new diagnoses, while others focus on ongoing developmental activities or support groups. The work is dynamic and often varies based on patient needs, but always centers on helping children cope, understand, and find comfort in a healthcare setting.

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Infographic showing various Ccls job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,812 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Certified Child Life Specialist 3

Tampa General Hospital (TGH)

Tampa, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 158 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

348th of 1,059 rated hospitals

Job description

The Certified Child Life Specialist 1 (CCLS 1) supports the delivery of comprehensive, developmentally informed care within the Muma's Children Hospital and other TGH units/clinics. Responsible for planning and implementing therapeutic interventions that address the psychosocial, emotional, and developmental needs of pediatric patients and their families during hospitalization. Utilizing foundational knowledge of child development and family systems, the CCLS 1 facilitates coping and resilience through evidence-based practices such as therapeutic play, procedural preparation, education, and emotional support. Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals, to integrate child life services into the overall care plan, ensuring that each child's cultural, emotional, and developmental needs are met. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.
Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilitie
  • Demonstrates entry-level knowledge of medical terminology and its implications for birth to age 18.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in facilitating family involvement and supporting adjustment to injury, illness, or hospitalization for birth to age 18.
  • Demonstrates ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments; anticipate concerns and develop individualized care plans, including short- and long-term goals for birth to age 18.
  • Demonstrates ability to implement developmentally-appropriate play, education, therapeutic play and coping interventions; evaluate and adapt based on outcomes for birth to age 18.
  • Demonstrates ability to promote pain management and positive coping through preparation, distraction, and support for birth to age 18.
  • Demonstrates developmental knowledge of infants, toddlers, school-aged and adolescent children, in addition to knowledge of neurodivergence.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of theoretical foundations of Child Life Practice (child development, play, stress and coping, family systems, patient- and family-centered care).
  • Demonstrates knowledge of trauma-informed care framework and application in Child Life Practice at a Level 1 Trauma Program at a Children's Hospital within an Academic Medical Center.
  • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and clinical skills to serve patients in the following settings of the Children's Hospital; including Inpatient units: Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit, PICU and OR, as well as the Outpatient units: Pediatric Day Hospital, Pediatric Dialysis, Pediatric ED, Pediatric Trauma Bay, Radiology, OR and other off-site ambulatory clinics at a Children's Hospital within an Academic Medical Center.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skill in bereavement interventions (Example: memory making, including Beats of Love, sibling support and visitation, family support in patient care areas, as well as patient care conferences).

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Child Development , or Child Life related courses endorsed by Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
  • Required certifications: Certified Child Required Life Specialist , Certified Autism Healthcare Professional (CAHP), Trauma Informed Care for Childcare Professionals (TICC) , and Child Life Disaster Relief Responder (CLDR) , an Child Life related Certification approved by management (e.g. i.e. Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist (ITDS))
  • Minimum five (5) years of professional experience as a CCLS or an equivalent combination of education/certification and realized competencies.
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience as a CCLS 2 at TGH.

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Tampa General Hospital was named the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021, and recognized as one of America's Best Hospital's in five medical specialties: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, and Orthopedics. Tampa General Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for the fourth consecutive time - an accomplishment that fewer than one percent of hospitals nationwide have earned. TGH is accredited by The Joint Commission and was awarded disease-specific certification in five medical specialties. TGH is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). *Air transport provided by Metro Aviation, Inc.

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Tampa, FL, US

Year founded

1927

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