Pediatric NICU Music Therapist (MT-BC) – Tuition Support

Nebraska Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a dedicated Music Therapist to join the Child Life and Family Development team in a part-time role serving pediatric and neonatal patients. The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based music therapy and contribute to a healing environment.

Qualifications include MT-BC, BLS, and NICU MT training within one year of hire, plus a Bachelor’s in music therapy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Proficient on guitar and a variety of guitars and other instruments.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical practice standards.
• Familiarity with AMTA standards and CBMT credentialing.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management.
• Excellent English reading/writing and communication skills.
• MT-BC credential must be maintained; BLS from an AHA-endorsed program.
• Completion of NICU MT training within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide music therapy across pediatric and neonatal patient care continuum.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and staff to support healing environment.
• Expand departmental services and contribute to evidence-based care.

Skills

Guitar proficiency

Multiple instruments

Medical terminology

AMTA standards knowledge

Critical thinking

Time management

Excellent communication (English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in music therapy

MT-BC credential

BLS certification

NICU MT training

Job description

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a dedicated Music Therapist to join the Child Life and Family Development team in a part-time role serving pediatric and neonatal patients. The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based music therapy and contribute to a healing environment.

Qualifications include MT-BC, BLS, and NICU MT training within one year of hire, plus a Bachelor’s in music therapy.