Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
The Child Life Specialist acts as a clinical expert in child development and trauma-informed care, providing assessments and interventions to mitigate negative medical experiences. This role involves developing therapeutic relationships with patients and families to support coping, emotional safety, and optimum development within challenging medical environments. The specialist advocates for psychosocial, developmental, and cultural needs while building collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary team members to drive systemic change.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is a nationally ranked, non-profit pediatric medical center and the #1 children's hospital in Illinois, offering superior care across more than 70 pediatric specialties. The hospital is dedicated to providing cutting-edge treatments, advanced research, and compassionate care exclusively for children. Research is conducted through the Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood diseases.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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