<p>The Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) for a part-time position embedded within its nationally and internationally recognized pediatric orthopedic program. This role sits at the intersection of child development science and complex orthopedic care — supporting children and families navigating congenital, developmental, and post-traumatic conditions at one of the most specialized limb-reconstruction and spine institutes in the world. The position offers a clinically rich environment where child life practice directly shapes the psychosocial experience of a uniquely vulnerable and diverse pediatric population.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Part-time employment with access to a comprehensive benefits package (eligibility determined by employment status and location)</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Part-time Child Life Specialist role integrated into the pediatric care team at a highly specialized orthopedic and spine institute</li> <li>Patient population includes children with congenital, developmental, and post-traumatic orthopedic conditions — including limb reconstruction and spine cases — drawn from the local community, across the United States, and internationally</li> <li>Institute philosophy centers on reconstruction over amputation, with a strong commitment to limb and joint preservation and functional restoration — a clinically and emotionally complex environment for child life practice</li> <li>Delivers psychosocially and developmentally supportive programming through therapeutic and developmental play to reduce distress and maintain normal life patterns during hospitalization and treatment</li> <li>Serves as a child and family advocate within the hospital system, applying child development expertise to optimize the pediatric care environment</li> <li>Provides guidance and supervision to volunteers, students, and visiting groups</li> <li>Collaborates with an experienced, multidisciplinary team of orthopedic professionals providing coordinated, patient-specific care</li> <li>Opportunity to originate and implement new methods and programming to meet the evolving needs of a diverse pediatric patient population</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential required</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Psychology, or Social Work required</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Child Life Specialist required</li> <li>Demonstrated knowledge of child development principles and their application in a pediatric healthcare setting</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and adapt to evolving care processes</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>West Palm Beach sits on Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast, offering year-round warm weather, beaches, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene anchored by the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and the Norton Museum of Art. The city provides a high quality of life with diverse dining, waterfront recreation, and proximity to both Miami and Fort Lauderdale — making it an attractive destination for professionals seeking an urban lifestyle with easy access to outdoor amenities. Florida's lack of a state income tax adds a meaningful financial dimension for relocating clinicians.</p>