Music Therapist-PRN Float Houston Methodist

SWAMTA; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a credentialed, board certified Music Therapist to support patient care across mental, physical and emotional needs. The role includes assessments, individual and group treatments, and education for patients and families. Collaboration with care teams and contribution to quality initiatives are expected.

The position emphasizes documentation in medical records and participation in team meetings to achieve patient-specific goals within a comprehensive health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy and MT-BC certification.
• 1 year experience with medical population or 2 years with other populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, observations and treatments in individual and group settings.
• Document findings and recommendations in the medical record.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with health professionals as needed.
• Educate patients, families and caregivers about therapy goals and progress.
• Assist with quality metrics, analytics and development of best practices.

Skills

Music Therapy

MT-BC

BLS Instructor

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy

MT-BC Certification

Job description

Job Description

At Houston Methodist, the Music Therapist position is credentialed and board certified and is responsible for applying the principles and techniques of their respective modality to patient care in order to treat and rehabilitate people with mental, physical and emotional needs. This position will conduct assessments, observations and treatments in both individual and group settings, document findings and recommendations in the medical record, and participate in treatment team meetings. The Music Therapist position provides education to patients, patient’s family members, and/or caregivers and collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals. This position assists with collection of quality metrics and analytics, with development of best practices and process improvement initiatives, as designated.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, Music Therapist Board Certification, American Heart Association Basic Life Support or Instructor, one year experience providing music therapy in medical population or two years experience providing music therapy in other populations.

Additional Information

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care clinics, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. Come lead with us!

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.