Job Description
Hospice Music Therapist
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BOARD CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPIST OR RECENT MUSIC THERAPY GRADUATES
Job Title/Position: Music Therapist
Reports to: Clinical Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMERY
The Music Therapist, provides music therapy to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of patients.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides music therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of care. This may include but not limited to:
- Assessing and evaluating therapeutic status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
- Directing music therapy treatment
- Determining priority needs for music therapy
- Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition
- Initiates music therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregivers in certain phases of music therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the music therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
- Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
- Provides music therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate.
- Participates in the interdisciplinary group.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Possesses a baccalaureate or masters degree in music therapy approved by an accredited organization.
- Certified to practice as a music therapist within the state, or actively pursuing licensure.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
- Understands hospice philosophy
- Licensed driver with reliable transportation and is insured in accordance with state requirements.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
* 401K
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Mileage Reimbursement
Job Tags
Holiday work, Part time, Relief,