Hospice Music Therapist

Affinity Hospice Management LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Management LLC seeks a Music Therapist to provide music therapy services to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients. The role may be contracted or employed and requires collaboration with the Clinical Manager and hospice care team.

The therapist will assess patient needs, implement therapy plans, train family/caregivers, and contribute to quality improvement efforts while maintaining CPR certification and state licensure as a music therapist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in music therapy from an accredited program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Two years of music therapist experience; hospice/community preferred.
• State licensure as a music therapist.
• Valid driver's license with insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide music therapy services per written plan of care.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic status; aid in development of care plan.
• Direct music therapy treatment and set priorities for therapy.
• Report patient response to treatment to physician.
• Prepare and submit clinical/progress summaries.
• Offer training/education to families and staff on therapy goals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care teams and quality initiatives.
• Complete orientation and ongoing professional development for hospice team.

Skills

Music therapy

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Music Therapy

Job description

BOARD CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPISTS (OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE CERTIFICATION EXAM)

Job Title/Position:

Music Therapist

Reports To:

Clinical Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Music Therapist, contracted or employed, provides music therapy to address physical, emotional cognitive and social needs of patients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Provides music therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of care. This may include, but not be limited to:
   • a. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
   • b. Directing music therapy treatment.
   • c. Determining priority needs for music therapy
   • d. Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
2. 2. 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.
3. 3. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
4. 4. Provides music therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate.
5. 5. Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
6. 6. Participates in the interdisciplinary group.
7. 7. Actively participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
8. 8. Participates in an orientation program for hospice team members.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1. Possesses a baccalaureate or masters degree in music therapy approved by an accredited organization.
2. 2. Certified to practice as a music therapist within the state.
3. 3. At least (2) two years of appropriate experience as a music therapist. Community/Hospice experience is preferred.
4. 4. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
5. 5. Understands hospice philosophy, focus of care is comfort vs rehab
6. 6. Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and is in good working order.