We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated Child Life Specialists for our Plano Medical Center.
Our Address: 7601 Preston Rd., Plano, TX. 75024
At Children's Health, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate care and emotional support to children and their families. Our Child Life Program is designed to ease the stress and anxiety associated with hospital visits by using therapeutic play, preparation, and education. We invite you to explore the opportunities we offer and consider becoming part of our dynamic team.
Below, you'll find more information about our Child Life Program and how you can contribute to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
Our Children's Medical Center, Plano currently has 72 beds (Opening a total of 212 beds in November 2024) with 50+ pediatric specialties, and a level IV Emergency Room. Our team is made up of 22 Child Life Specialists, Music Therapists, Child Life Assistants, and functions as a multi-disciplinary team. We have two playrooms, and our team sits on multiple hospital wide committees.
Our Child Life Program
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence
For half a century, our Child Life Department at Children's Health continues to collaborate with the medical staff to support patients and families throughout their medical journey, providing support during procedures, new diagnoses, and promote normalization and positive coping through play.
Comprehensive Support for Children and Families
- Our Specialists work closely with children and their families to provide emotional support, therapeutic play, and age-appropriate education about medical procedures to reduce anxiety and help children cope with the hospital experience.
- Our Child Life Specialists are certified professionals with expertise in child development and family systems.
- We emphasize the importance of family involvement in the healing process, providing resources and support to parents and siblings.
- Helping children understand what to expect during medical procedures through play and education.
- Using play to help children express their feelings and gain a sense of control over their environment.
- Collaborating with schools to ensure children keep up with their studies during extended hospital stays.
CLS - Emergency Department: Rotating shift 1p to 1a, 6-12 hours and 1-8 hour
CLS - Emergency Department - Rotating Days, 3p to 3a.
CLS - General Med Floor: Monday - Friday, 8:30a to 5p.
CLS - Clinic (Part-Time): 8am-4:30pm (Tues, every other Thursday, & Friday)
CLS PRN - as needed - Pick up 3 to 4 shifts per month
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits - How We will Care for the whole you!
- Physical Health - Medical, dental, and vision
- Mental Health - Employee assistance, PTO
- Family Support- Parental leave, virtual tutoring, fertility, adoption, etc.
- Financial Wealth - Employee Saving Plan, Company matching, etc.
- Insurance and Security - Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance, etc.
- Lifelong Learning- - Education Assistance, student loan assistance, professional certifications, etc.