Music Therapist - Hospice Part-Time

Ohio Valley Hospice; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospice care is seeking compassionate Music Therapists to enhance the quality of life for patients and their families. This role involves evaluating patient responses to music, developing tailored music programs, and collaborating with care teams to achieve therapeutic goals. With a commitment to exceptional patient care, this organization offers a supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact from day one. Join a dedicated team that values your expertise and passion for music therapy, and help create serene and comforting experiences for those in need.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Benefits

Short- and Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vendor Discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music therapy required.
• 2+ years of music therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional status and assess their response to music.
• Develop and coordinate music activities in accordance with regulations.
• Monitor the condition of musical instruments.

Skills

Music Therapy

Patient Assessment

Music Preferences Evaluation

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy

Tools

Musical Instruments

Job description

Our Company

Ohio Valley Hospice

Overview

Our Hospice Music Therapists are the heart of our organization who support patients by applying principles of music therapy to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs and to improve quality of life for hospice patients and their families. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical and dental benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vendor discounts

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient’s functional status and assess patient’s response to music, music preferences, music skills and cultural factors relevant to care
• Develop, administer and coordinate music activities and programs in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Implement music activities that facilitate non-musical goals (e.g. sensory stimulation, memory recall, positive failure, socialization, etc.)
• Monitor the condition of musical instruments
• Work as part of care plan team in determining therapeutic objectives and goals
• Keep accurate and thorough patient activity attendance records
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music therapy
• Currently registered as a Board Certified Music Therapist
• 2+ years music therapy experience preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize a wide variety of musical instruments
• Knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care

About our Line of Business

At Ohio Valley Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Ohio Valley Hospice, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.ohiovalleyhospice.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.