What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Music Therapist position at The Care Team Home Health & Hospice?
Part-Time Music Therapist — Reading, PA
At The Care Team, we believe every day — and every life — matters. Join a compassionate, mission-driven hospice-only organization where you can use your musical talent and therapeutic skills to bring comfort, connection, and meaning to patients and families at end-of-life.
We are seeking a Part-Time Music Therapist to provide supportive and therapeutic music interventions to hospice patients in Reading, PA, and surrounding areas. This role is ideal for a creative, empathetic professional who values autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful one-on-one care in home and facility settings.
What You’ll Do
• Complete music therapy assessments for referred hospice patients
• Develop individualized music therapy plans of care
• Provide therapeutic interventions to support comfort, emotional expression, connection, and legacy work
• Engage patients and families through live music, listening, improvisation, songwriting, and reminiscence
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support patient goals
• Participate in grief support activities, memorial services, and legacy projects
• Provide education to families, caregivers, and staff on music therapy
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation (within 48 hours)
• Attend IDT meetings and contribute to care planning
What We Offer
• Competitive part-time compensation (per-visit pay)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supportive and collaborative clinical team
• Autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful patient interaction
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Opportunity to make a deep emotional and spiritual impact through music
What You Bring
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Music Therapy (AMTA-approved program)
• MT-BC (Board-Certified Music Therapist) credential
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Hospice, palliative, geriatric, or behavioral health experience preferred
• Warm, compassionate presence and strong communication skills
• Commitment to honoring patients with dignity, comfort, and individualized care
Help bring peace, connection, and dignity to patients through the power of music.
Qualifications:
- Help optimize the capital structure and support strategic initiatives.
- Maintains the agency's mission, philosophy, and core values.
- Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety, and emergency management.
- Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.
Regulatory Requirements
- Licensed or registered in the State of PA.
- Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
- Completed health statements acknowledging the ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Valid state drivers license.
- Proof of current automobile insurance.
- Current CPR card; On-line CPR certification accepted; Hands-on CPR certification preferred.
- TB testing per agency policy; (1 or 2-step TB skin test within 12 months of hire & annual TB symptom screening thereafter).
Industry experience
- Hospice and Palliatve Care certified Music Therapist preferred.