Hospice Music Therapist: Compassionate Care & Therapy Lead

Affinity Hospice Management LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Management LLC is seeking a Board Certified Music Therapist (or eligible to take the certification exam) to provide music therapy services to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of patients in a hospice setting.

The therapist may be contracted or employed and collaborates with the Clinical Manager and interdisciplinary team to implement plans of care, educate families and staff, and support quality of life for patients and their families.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide music therapy services to patients per a written plan of care.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic status and participate in care planning.
• Direct music therapy treatment and determine priority needs.
• Report patient responses to treatment to physician.
• Initiate program and educate staff/family on music therapy goals.
• Prepare clinical and progress summaries.
• Provide music therapy consultation to families/caregivers.
• Participate in hospice team orientation and quality improvement activities.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Music Therapy

Job description

Affinity Hospice Management LLC is seeking a Board Certified Music Therapist (or eligible to take the certification exam) to provide music therapy services to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of patients in a hospice setting.

The therapist may be contracted or employed and collaborates with the Clinical Manager and interdisciplinary team to implement plans of care, educate families and staff, and support quality of life for patients and their families.