Hospice Music Therapist (MT-BC) - At-Home Care

Optum; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) contributions

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Music Therapist to join our home health and hospice care team. Assess patient needs, design individualized care plans and deliver interventions to support symptom management and quality of life.

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document sessions accurately, and contribute to care coordination. A Bachelor’s in Music Therapy with MT-BC and 1+ year of healthcare or end‑of‑life experience is required; hospice experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy or related field from an accredited program
• MT-BC Board Certification in Music Therapy
• 1+ years of experience in music therapy, healthcare, hospice, or related setting
• 1+ years of experience with patients with chronic, serious, or end-of-life conditions
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and therapeutic skills

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop individualized music therapy care plans with the interdisciplinary team
• Provide music therapy interventions to support symptom management, emotional well-being and quality of life
• Collaborate with clinical staff, caregivers and families to integrate music therapy into overall care plans
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of therapy sessions, patient responses and care plan updates
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care coordination and patient outcomes

Skills

Music therapy

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Music Therapist to join our home health and hospice care team. Assess patient needs, design individualized care plans and deliver interventions to support symptom management and quality of life.

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document sessions accurately, and contribute to care coordination. A Bachelor’s in Music Therapy with MT-BC and 1+ year of healthcare or end‑of‑life experience is required; hospice experience is a plus.