Hospice Music Therapist — PRN, Flexible Hours

Deutsches Altenheim; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 19,500 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Free meals, parking

Job summary

Legacy Lifecare VNA and Hospice invites qualified music therapists to deliver individualized sessions tailored to patient preferences and goals. The role involves using music for relaxation, pain management, emotional processing and end‑of‑life support, while collaborating with patients, families and the care team to align with overall plans.

Travel to patient homes and hospice facilities is required across multiple service sites; a Bachelor’s degree in music therapy and MT-BC certification are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or related field.
• MT-BC Board Certification from an AMTA-approved program.
• Experience with end-of-life patients or in long-term care preferred.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to patient homes or hospice facilities.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual music therapy sessions tailored to patient preferences and goals.
• Use music to address relaxation, pain management, emotional processing, developmental support, and end‑of‑life/bereavement needs.
• Collaborate with patients, family members and other team members to align with the patient’s overall care plan.
• Coverage area includes multiple sites reachable by traveling to patient homes or facilities.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music therapy

MT-BC Board Certification

Job description

Legacy Lifecare VNA and Hospice invites qualified music therapists to deliver individualized sessions tailored to patient preferences and goals. The role involves using music for relaxation, pain management, emotional processing and end‑of‑life support, while collaborating with patients, families and the care team to align with overall plans.

Travel to patient homes and hospice facilities is required across multiple service sites; a Bachelor’s degree in music therapy and MT-BC certification are