Pediatric Hospital Music Therapist - Dynamic Sessions

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, MO seeks a PRN Music Therapist to support Bell Hospital. You will perform professional music therapy assessments and address patients’ physical, emotional, and social needs through music in collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include developing therapy materials, conducting individual and group sessions, documenting assessments, and coordinating care with all disciplines to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy from an AMTA accredited college or university.
• High School Graduate 2 or more years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and utilization of music therapy materials to educate staff, patients and families, and other professionals and the public regarding music therapy.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings with multidisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate needs of patients.
• Completes and documents patient centered/individualized music therapy assessments needed to develop treatment plans.
• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions.
• Coordinates care with all members of the health care team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide care/ service safely and efficiently.
• Implements goals through the use of music therapy services to patients and families in a safe, timely and appropriate manner.
• Provides music therapy and assists with procedures to all pediatric patients throughout the hospital.
• Recognizes and addresses the physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients through music.
• Recognizes the importance of cultural diversity, maturational level and individual preferences and needs.
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy

High School Graduate 2+ years of clinical experience

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, MO seeks a PRN Music Therapist to support Bell Hospital. You will perform professional music therapy assessments and address patients’ physical, emotional, and social needs through music in collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include developing therapy materials, conducting individual and group sessions, documenting assessments, and coordinating care with all disciplines to achieve positive outcomes.