Music Therapist - Hospice

CorsoCare; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued education

Company provided tablet with ITsupport

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

CorsoCare in Columbus, OH seeks a Hospice Music Therapist to provide clinically informed music therapy to patients in home or facility settings as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will use live or recorded music to relieve pain and anxiety, support emotional and spiritual well-being, document visits, educate families, and travel within the assigned geographic area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA-approved program.
• Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) credential required.
• State licensure or registration as required by Ohio law.
• Minimum of one year experience in music therapy; hospice or palliative care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized music therapy sessions based on the patient’s care plan and goals.
• Use live or recorded music to address pain, anxiety, and emotional distress.
• Facilitate legacy work, life review, and spiritual connection through music.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to integrate therapy into the care plan.
• Document visits and patient responses accurately and timely.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and families on the role of music therapy.
• Provide bereavement and grief support through music.
• Maintain instruments and infection control procedures.
• Participate in IDT meetings and continuing education.
• Travel to patient homes, facilities, and hospice sites.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Emotional support

Session adaptation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Therapy

MT-BC credential

State licensure/registration (Ohio)

Tools

Voice

Guitar

Piano

Job description

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At CorsoCare we offer: Employee First Benefits:

• Continued Growth and Education from training, supportive leadership, and collaboration
• A company provided tablet with 24/7/365 IT support
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling

Employee First Culture - YOU BELONG, YOU MATTER!

• What makes you different, makes us great
• You are part of a team
• Your unique experiences and perspectives inspire others
• Peer Recognition Program with quarterly and annual prizes
• A 1440 Culture - one that strives to use all 1440 minutes in each day to create the absolute best experiences with every person, in every interaction

Position Summary:

The Hospice Music Therapist provides clinically informed music therapy services to hospice patients and their families in home or facility settings. Utilizing evidence-based music interventions, this role aims to enhance quality of life, relieve pain, reduce anxiety, and support emotional and spiritual well-being as part of the interdisciplinary team approach to end-of-life care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver individualized music therapy sessions based on the patient’s care plan, physical condition, preferences, and goals.
• Use live or recorded music to address symptoms such as pain, anxiety, respiratory distress, and emotional distress.
• Facilitate legacy work, life review, and spiritual connection through therapeutic music experiences.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to integrate music therapy into the patient’s overall care plan.
• Document all visits and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner, per agency and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and families on the role of music therapy in hospice care.
• Provide bereavement and grief support through music as appropriate.
• Maintain instruments, equipment, and infection control procedures in all care environments.
• Participate in IDT meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required.
• Travel to patient homes, facilities, and hospice sites within assigned geographic area.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA-approved program.
• Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) credential required.
• State licensure or registration as required by Ohio law.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in music therapy; hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Proficiency with voice and at least one accompanying instrument (e.g., guitar, piano).
• Strong interpersonal, listening, and emotional support skills.
• Ability to adapt music sessions to a wide range of physical and cognitive conditions.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance required

General Working Conditions:

This position entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.

We have comprehensive benefit packages that include health, dental, vision, 401(k), income protection, and extraordinary work-life benefits.

This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.