Hospice Music Therapist

Affinity Hospice Management LLC; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Management LLC is seeking a qualified Music Therapist to deliver therapeutic services to patients in a hospice setting. The role may be contracted or employed and requires adherence to the plan of care and collaboration with the clinical team.

You will assess patient needs, direct therapy sessions, prepare progress summaries, and educate families. A state license, CPR, and a driver’s license are required; hospice experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in music therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Certified to practice as a music therapist within the state.
• At least 2 years of appropriate experience as a music therapist; hospice experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with insured vehicle in accordance with state requirements.
• Understands hospice philosophy; focus on comfort over rehab.

Responsibilities

• Provides music therapy services to patients according to a written plan of care.
• Directs music therapy treatment and sets priority needs.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries.
• Provides consultation to families/caregivers as appropriate.
• Offers in-service education to nursing personnel.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group and quality improvement activities.
• Engages in orientation programs for hospice team members.

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:
   1. a. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
   2. b. Directing music therapy treatment.
   3. c. Determining priority needs for music therapy
   4. 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.