Part-Time Music Therapist - Hospice Care & Comfort

Iowa City Hospice; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Parking

Job summary

Iowa City Hospice is seeking a compassionate Music Therapist to join our interdisciplinary care team for a 32-hr/week role. You will develop personalized interventions to support emotional, cognitive, physical, social, and spiritual well-being for patients and families facing serious illness and end-of-life journeys.

You will assess needs, plan therapies, and deliver individual and group sessions, collaborating closely with the care team and maintaining thorough documentation.

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 or equivalent).
• Proven experience in clinical or therapeutic settings; 1 year of music therapy experience in health care 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 therapeutic experiences promoting comfort, self-expression, and emotional processing.
• Monitor responses and adjust treatment plans to support outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members.

Skills

Music Therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Music Therapy

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

Iowa City Hospice is seeking a compassionate Music Therapist to join our interdisciplinary care team for a 32-hr/week role. You will develop personalized interventions to support emotional, cognitive, physical, social, and spiritual well-being for patients and families facing serious illness and end-of-life journeys.

You will assess needs, plan therapies, and deliver individual and group sessions, collaborating closely with the care team and maintaining thorough documentation.