Hospice of the Midwest

Our Hospice Music Therapists are the heart of our organization who support patients by applying principles of music therapy to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs and to improve quality of life for hospice patients and their families. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!

Our comprehensive benefits include:

Medical and dental benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vendor discounts

• Evaluate patient's functional status and assess patient's response to music, music preferences, music skills and cultural factors relevant to care
• Develop, administer and coordinate music activities and programs in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Implement music activities that facilitate non-musical goals (e.g. sensory stimulation, memory recall, positive failure, socialization, etc.)
• Monitor the condition of musical instruments
• Work as part of care plan team in determining therapeutic objectives and goals
• Keep accurate and thorough patient activity attendance records
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in music therapy
• Currently registered as a Board Certified Music Therapist
• 2 years music therapy experience preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize a wide variety of musical instruments
• Knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care