Music Therapist - Music Therapy - Days (015)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Parental leave

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a skilled Music Therapist to evaluate, plan, direct and administer music therapy programs as prescribed by physicians, delivering bedside care across acute settings.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and documentation that meets professional standards. A Bachelor's in Music Therapy and MT-BC certification are required or eligible, along with CPR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy or related field required.
• MT-BC certification required or eligible to be certified.
• If eligible for certification, must obtain board certification within 60 days from date of hire.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• To evaluate, plan, direct and administer programs of music therapy as prescribed by the referring physician and as evidenced by the patient's needs.
• To complete patient related documentation ensuring content and timeliness meets all professional requirements and legal/regulatory specifications and to uphold patients safety in all interactions.

Skills

Music Therapy

Documentation

Compassionate care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $43,890.00 - $71,320.00 / year

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include:

• robust educational assistance programs
• generous paid time off
• employee assistance and wellness programs
• paid parental leave
• qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• plus more.

Job Highlights

Our highly skilled acute care therapy team provides occupational, physical, speech, and music therapies, along with audiology services, across a variety of settings. Practice locations include UAB Hospital and UAB Hospital-Highlands, which includes 12 specialty ICUs and two emergency departments, as well as specialty clinics like the UAB Russell Clinic and the Audiology Clinic at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital. The goal of therapy at this level is to promote early mobilization, restore function, prevent further decline, enhance communication, and facilitate a safer and more seamless transition to the next level of care. Acute care therapy services are available with a referral from a physician, and patients of all ages are treated at the bedside in most cases.

Job Description

• To evaluate, plan, direct and administer programs of music therapy as prescribed by the referring physician and as evidenced by the patient's needs.
• To complete patient related documentation ensuring content and timeliness meets all professional requirements and legal/regulatory specifications and to uphold patients safety in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy or related field required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Currently certified or eligible to be certified as a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) required.
• If eligible for certification, must obtain board certification within 60 days from date of hire into position.
• Currently certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital - ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital - along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.