Per Diem Hospice Music Therapist: Comfort Through Song

Optum; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Mederi Caretender's Hospice, part of the LHC Group and within the Optum family, is seeking a C-IHS Per Diem Music Therapist to enhance patient care through approved therapeutic modalities. You will support the hospice mission, coordinate with families and the care team, and document services accurately.

The role emphasizes compassionate interaction, adherence to care plans, and professional standards in a per diem capacity with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or undergraduate equivalency from an AMTA-approved program.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional music therapy within scope and policies.
• Interact compassionately with patient and family.
• Assist hospice program and patient/family per activities plan.
• Contribute to care plan and attend interdisciplinary meetings as needed.
• Communicate availability and schedule changes to supervisor.
• Accurately document services per agency instructions.
• Be mature, caring and patient-focused.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's AMTA-approved program

Master's or Doctoral AMTA

AMTA Board Certification

One year music therapy practice

Hospice experience (6 months)

Job description

Mederi Caretender's Hospice, part of the LHC Group and within the Optum family, is seeking a C-IHS Per Diem Music Therapist to enhance patient care through approved therapeutic modalities. You will support the hospice mission, coordinate with families and the care team, and document services accurately.

The role emphasizes compassionate interaction, adherence to care plans, and professional standards in a per diem capacity with competitive hourly pay.