Hospice Music Therapist prn

Affinity Hospice Management LLC; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Management LLC in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Music Therapist (contracted or employed) to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients through individualized music therapy plans.

The role reports to the Clinical Manager and requires a degree in music therapy, state certification, CPR, and at least two years of experience; a hospice mindset and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in music therapy from an accredited program.
• State-credentialed music therapist in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of music therapy experience; hospice experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Understanding hospice philosophy with focus on comfort.
• Valid driver's license with insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide music therapy services to patients according to an individualized plan of care.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic status and contribute to the total plan of care.
• Direct music therapy treatment and determine priority needs for music therapy.
• Report patient reactions to treatment or changes in condition to physician.
• Instruct staff and family/caregivers in music therapy phases and goals.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries.
• Provide music therapy consultation to families/caregivers as appropriate.
• Provide in-service education to nursing personnel as needed.
• Participate in an interdisciplinary group and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in an orientation program for hospice team members.

Skills

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's 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. 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. 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. 3. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
4. 4. Provides music therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate.
5. 5. Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
6. 6. Participates in the interdisciplinary group.
7. 7. Actively participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
8. 8. Participates in an orientation program for hospice team members.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

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