What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Music Therapist position at Affinity Health Management?
BOARD CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPISTS (OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE CERTIFICATION EXAM)
Job Title/Position: Music Therapist
Reports To: Clinical Manager
Job Description Summary
The Music Therapist, contracted or employed, provides music therapy to address physical, emotional cognitive and social needs of patients.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
Job Title/Position: Music Therapist
Reports To: Clinical Manager
Job Description Summary
The Music Therapist, contracted or employed, provides music therapy to address physical, emotional cognitive and social needs of patients.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
- Provides music therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of care. This may include, but not be limited to:
- Assessing and evaluating therapeutic status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
- Directing music therapy treatment.
- Determining priority needs for music therapy
- Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
- Initiates music therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregivers in certain phases of music therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the music therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
- Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
- Provides music therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate.
- Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
- Participates in the interdisciplinary group.
- Actively participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Participates in an orientation program for hospice team members.
- Possesses a baccalaureate or masters degree in music therapy approved by an accredited organization.
- Certified to practice as a music therapist within the state.
- At least (2) two years of appropriate experience as a music therapist. Community/Hospice experience is preferred.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Understands hospice philosophy, focus of care is comfort vs rehab
- Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and is in good working order.
- Salary starting at $52,000
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Chronic Illness Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Mileage Reimbursement
Salary : $52,000