Hospice Music Therapist

Affinity Hospice Management LLC; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO & Paid Holidays

Short Term Disability

Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Chronic-

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Referral Bonus

Mileage Reimbursement

Salary starting at $52,000

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Management LLC is seeking a Music Therapist to provide care‑oriented music therapy under the supervision of the Clinical Manager. The role supports physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients in a hospice setting.

The candidate will assess patients, direct therapy, educate families, document progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to improve quality of life.

Qualifications

• Possesses a baccalaureate or master's degree in music therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Certified to practice as a music therapist within the state.
• At least two years of appropriate experience as a music therapist; hospice experience preferred.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Understands hospice philosophy and focus of care on comfort.

Responsibilities

• Provides music therapy services to patients according to a written plan of care.
• Directs music therapy treatment and assesses therapeutic status.
• Initiates therapy program and educates family/caregivers and staff on goals.
• Prepares clinical and progress summaries.
• Offers music therapy consultations to families/caregivers.
• Provides in-service education for nursing personnel.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group and quality improvement activities.
• Acts in orientation for hospice team members.

Skills

CPR certification

Understand hospice philosophy

Licensed driver

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree 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. 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. 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.

BENEFITS

• 1. Salary starting at $52,000
• 2. PTO & Paid Holidays
• 3. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 4. Short Term Disability
• 5. Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Chronic Illness Insurance
• 6. Life Insurance
• 7. 401(k)
• 8. Employee Referral Bonus
• 9. Mileage Reimbursement