Pediatric Music Therapist (PRN) - Transform Patient Care

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a PRN Music Therapist to join our patient-centered care team. You will perform professional music therapy assessments and deliver individual and group sessions to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, educate staff and families, document assessments, and contribute to treatment plans across pediatric and general patient populations in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy from an AMTA accredited college or university.
• High School Graduate.
• MT-BC or intent to take the exam within the first 9 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in 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.
• Provides music therapy and assists with procedures to all pediatric patients throughout the hospital.

Skills

MT-BC eligible

Education

B.S. in Music Therapy

High School Diploma

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a PRN Music Therapist to join our patient-centered care team. You will perform professional music therapy assessments and deliver individual and group sessions to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, educate staff and families, document assessments, and contribute to treatment plans across pediatric and general patient populations in a hospital setting.