Part-Time Music Therapist — Compassionate, Collaborative Care

Iowa City Hospice; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Mileage reimbursement

iPhone and iPad Provided

Free Parking

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Iowa City Hospice is seeking a compassionate Music Therapist to join our interdisciplinary care team. You will design personalized interventions to support emotional, cognitive, physical, social, and spiritual well-being for patients and families facing illness and end-of-life journeys.

Responsibilities include assessments, individualized plans, and both individual and group sessions, with thorough documentation and collaboration with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and aides.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Therapy from an accredited program.
• Certification or licensure as a Music Therapist (e.g., MT-BC).
• Proven experience in clinical/therapeutic settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop individualized music therapy plans aligned with care goals.
• Provide one-on-one and group music therapy sessions using evidence-based techniques.
• Create meaningful experiences promoting comfort, relaxation, expression, and connection.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support patient and family needs.
• Document assessments, treatment plans, and patient progress accurately.

Skills

Musical skills

Instrument proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Music Therapy

MT-BC certification/licensure

Job description

Iowa City Hospice is seeking a compassionate Music Therapist to join our interdisciplinary care team. You will design personalized interventions to support emotional, cognitive, physical, social, and spiritual well-being for patients and families facing illness and end-of-life journeys.

Responsibilities include assessments, individualized plans, and both individual and group sessions, with thorough documentation and collaboration with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and aides.