PRN Music Therapist-Hospice

UnitedHealth Group; Melbourne (FL); On-site; Confidential; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem Music Therapist in Melbourne, Florida, to enhance quality of care for hospice patients and their families. This crucial role involves providing therapeutic modalities, interacting compassionately with patients, and contributing to care plans. A Bachelor's degree from an AMTA-approved program and current CPR certification are required, while a Master's degree and experience in hospice care are preferred. The hourly pay ranges from $20.38 to $36.44, and competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or undergraduate equivalency from an AMTA-approved college or university program.
• Current CPR certification.
• AMTA Board Certification (preferred).
• Minimum one year of practice in music therapy (preferred).
• Minimum six months of experience with hospice patients (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide professional therapeutic modalities to patients.
• Interact compassionately with patients and families.
• Document services accurately.
• Provide input towards the plan of care.

Skills

Therapeutic modalities

Compassionate interaction

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from an AMTA-approved program

Masters/Doctoral degree from an AMTA-approved program

Job description

Explore opportunities with Mederi Caretender's Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a C-IHS Per Diem Music Therapist, you play a vital role in enhancing the quality of care for patients and their families. Through direct patient care, you support the hospice agency's mission of delivering compassionate, high-quality services that make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• C-IHS (Complementary Integrative Health Services) Music Therapists provide professional, approved therapeutic modalities to patients within his/her scope of practice and agency policies and procedures, which may include licensure, registration, and/or certification.
• Interacts with patient and family compassionately.
• Provides assistance to the hospice program and/or patient/family in accordance with designated activities.
• Provides input towards the plan of care and interdisciplinary group meetings, as applicable and needed.
• Communicates availability and schedule changes to supervisor.
• Accurately documents services provided as trained and instructed by the hospice agency.
• Mature, non-judgmental, caring, people-oriented individual, who is supportive of the hospice concept of care.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or undergraduate equivalency from an AMTA-approved college or university program.
• Current CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters, or Doctoral degree from an AMTA-approved college or university program.
• AMTA Board Certification.
• Minimum one year of practice in music therapy.
• Minimum six months of experience with hospice patients, families, or similar populations.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.38 to $36.44 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes—an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.