Child Life Specialist

Lee Health

$21.54 - $26.93 / hr

United States, Florida, Fort Myers

9981 South Healthpark Drive (Show on map)

Oct 28, 2025

Location:Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida -9981 S. HealthPark DriveFort Myers FL 33908

Department: Child Life

Work Type: Full Time ; Exempt

Shift: Shift 2/11:00:00 AM to 7:00:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$21.54 - $26.93 / hour

Hiring Incentives

Sign-on bonus: $2,500 ; Relocation: $2,000

Summary

Golisano Childrens Hospital is seeking a compassionate and adaptable Child Life Specialist to join our team with the ability to float between units. This role provides therapeutic play, emotional support and preparation for medical procedures across multiple units,

within the hospital, with staff coverage as needed. The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, strong interpersonal skill and the ability to work effectively in diverse clinical settings to support children and families during stressful medical experiences.

Requirements Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained	Program of Study	Required/ Preferred	and/or
Bachelor's	Child Development	Required	or
Bachelor's	Child Life	Required	or
Bachelor's	Child and Family Studies	Required

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required	Area of Experience	Required/ Preferred	and/or
No experience required		Preferred

Completion of minimum of 480 hour Child Life Internship Required

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses	Required/ Preferred	and/or
Not Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations	Required/ Preferred	and/or
CCLS (Certified Child Life Specialist)	Required	and
BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)	Required

Child Life Certification required to obtain within 12 months of hire. BLS required to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Additional Requirements

Child Life Certification, or candidate for certification.

US:FL:Fort Myers