Music Therapist Hospice

Davita Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice agency is searching for a C-IHS Therapist to provide compassionate therapeutic care to patients and their families. This role involves offering various therapy modalities, maintaining patient confidentiality, and contributing to care plans. Ideal candidates will have experience with hospice care and a strong commitment to the well-being of patients.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Support for physical and emotional wellbeing

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience with hospice patients/families.
• One year experience in designated C-IHS modality preferred.
• Completion of LHC Group orientation and competency training.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic modalities to patients, like massage and music therapy.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and document services accurately.
• Participate in community outreach and interdisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Compassion

Non-judgmental attitude

People-oriented

Education

C-IHS Training Program completion

Job description

Summary

The C-IHS Therapist plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of care delivered to patients and their families through direct patient care activities that support the hospice agency's goal of providing quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• The C-IHS Therapist provides professional, approved therapeutic modalities to patients, such as licensed massage therapy, music therapy, certified music practitioner therapy, acupuncture therapy, etc., within their scope of practice and agency policies and procedures, which may include licensure, registration, and/or certification.
• Knowledge of hospice and end-of-life care.
• Interact compassionately with patients and families.
• Assist the hospice program and/or patient/family in accordance with designated activities.
• Contribute input to the plan of care and interdisciplinary group meetings, as applicable and needed.
• Communicate availability and schedule changes to the supervisor.
• Accurately document services provided as trained and instructed by the hospice agency.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality.
• Report any observed changes in the patient's status to the assigned supervisor and/or agency Executive Director.
• Attend at least four (4) in-services per year.
• Complete all mandatory trainings.
• Submit annual renewable documents timely.
• Maintain professional liability coverage, per company policy.
• Maintain professional certification, registration, licensure status, and/or continuing education according to the specific therapy modality requirements.
• Be CPR certified.
• Participate in community outreach projects for the agency, as needed.

Education and Experience

• The C-IHS Therapist will provide specific therapeutic interventions according to their therapy-specific experience and training, as outlined in the associated hospice policy.
• Experience working with people.
• At least 6 months experience working with hospice patients/families or a similar patient population.
• One year experience in the designated C-IHS modality is preferred.

Skill Requirements

• A mature, non-judgmental, caring, people-oriented individual who supports the hospice concept of care.
• Completion of C-IHS Training Program.
• Completion of LHC Group orientation and skills competency related to the professional role.
• Maintain requirements of the professional role.

Company Overview

LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Oxford PA Hospice (OFD), part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. Our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective healthcare, united by the purpose: It's all about helping people.