Overview

Hospice of the West is GROWING! We are looking for a Full Time Music Therapist to provide music therapy to patients, families, and staff in the Phoenix area. If you are looking for a career with a purpose and a supportive team culture, then this is the position for you!

The Music Therapist focuses on musical remedies to address a variety of issues and work with patients by encouraging them to play, listen or move to music as part of a therapeutic treatment program. The Music Therapist can work in hospitals, Long Term Care Facilities or the patient's home.

Hospice of the West is a premier provider of end-of-life care. Our family of hospices provide quality care through our mission-oriented and patient-centric services. We are growing rapidly and are looking for skilled individuals to join us in our journey.

We offer excellent compensation and an industry leading benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company matching 401(k)
• GENEROUS time-off package (20 days PTO & 9 Holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance
• Wellness & Discount Programs
• Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs medically prescribed music therapy activities as part of a physical healthcare and treatment of patients to influence behavioral and psychological changes.
• Develops treatment plan, using individualized assessments, depending on focus of therapy.
• Directs or participates in instrumental and vocal music activities designed to meet patients' physical or psychological needs.
• Instructs patients individually or in groups in prescribed instrumental or vocal music and music projective techniques, such as guided imagery, progressive relaxation, or awareness of conscious feelings.
• Studies and analyzes patients' reactions to various experiences and prepares reports describing symptoms indicative of progress or regression.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Music or Music Therapy, Masters preferred.
• Certification as a Board Certified Music Therapist is required.
• Three (3) years related experience preferred in an health care environment.
• Proficient with musical instruments to be used in therapy programs.
• CMS requires that all patient-facing staff, as well as those that are in contact with patient-facing staff, be fully vaccinated, or have a documented religious or medical exemption. This important rule is required for all healthcare organizations that receive federal funds through Medicare or Medicaid.