Hospice Music Therapist (PRN)

LHC Group•Rolling Meadows, IL

70d•$30

About The Position

We are hiring for aâ¯Music Therapist. At Caretenders Hospice, in Rolling Meadows, a part of LHC Group,â¯we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy theâ¯meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,â¯each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you! employee wellness programs flexibility for true work-life balance holidays & paid time off continuing education & career growth opportunities company-wide support & resources toâ¯help you achieve your goals. Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today! Assumes full nursing responsibility for delivering care to hospice patients in the inpatient setting hospital. Knowledgeable regarding hospice criteria, state and federal regulations and appropriate care of patients and families facing end-of-life. 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. LHC 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. At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits Caretenders Hospice a part of LHC Group family of providers - the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

Requirements

Experience in working with people and willing to serve others.
A bachelors or undergraduate equivalency, Masters, or Doctoral degree from an AMTA-approved college or university program.
Completes LHC Group orientation and skills competency related to professional role.
Maintains requirements of professional role.

Nice To Haves

AMTA Board Certification preferred
Six months experience in hospice preferred.
One year of practice in music therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

Assumes full nursing responsibility for delivering care to hospice patients in the inpatient setting hospital. Knowledgeable regarding hospice criteria, state and federal regulations and appropriate care of patients and families facing end-of-life.
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.
Knowledge of hospice and end of life care.
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.