Hospice Music Therapist

Shalom Hospice; Nashville (TN); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Shalom Hospice seeks a Board Certified Music Therapist (or eligible) to provide music therapy addressing physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. The role involves developing and implementing care plans, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and educating staff and families about music therapy goals.

The position emphasizes compassionate hospice care, documentation of progress, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to support patient comfort and well-being.

Formación

• Must have a degree in music therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Certified to practice as a music therapist within the state.
• At least 2 years of experience as a music therapist; hospice experience preferred.
• Must possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with a vehicle insured as per state requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Provides music therapy to patients per an individualized care plan.
• Assesses therapeutic status and participates in total plan of care development.
• Directs music therapy treatment and prioritizes patient needs.
• Submits clinical and progress summaries.
• Offers family/caregiver training and in-service education to staff.

Conocimientos

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication with families

Direct patient care

Team coordination

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Therapy

Herramientas

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Descripción del empleo

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. Provides music therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of care. This may include, but not be 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.
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. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
4. Provides music therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate.
5. Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
6. Participates in the interdisciplinary group.
7. Actively participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
8. Participates in an orientation program for hospice team members.

Position Qualifications

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