Hospice Music Therapist

Paradigm Health•Mishawaka, IN

23d•$50,000 - $58,000

About The Position

If you are looking for... a company that is patient-focused, provides the highest quality of care, family-oriented working environment with a non-corporate feel, managers and leadership who truly listen and follow up, teamwork, recognizes a job well done... YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE! Paradigm Health is an exciting Indiana-owned company that brings a new "Paradigm" to Home Care. Our culture is fresh, exciting and progressive to afford our team members a fulfilling work experience. We are looking for the best of the best; team members who are driven, compassionate and take pride in the quality of their care and services. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate. Paradigm Health is expanding rapidly throughout Indiana and you could be our next great team-member! Our mission to become the 'Employer of Choice' has led up to wining a 'Top Workplace' Award by the Indy Star for the past 5 years, and we are not finished yet! Job Description Full Time Hospice Music Therapist Position Schedule : Monday-Friday 8a-5p Territory: Central Indiana and surrounding communites Performs accurate and comprehensive music therapy assessments a 5 day window from the start of care date. Adapt existing or create new music therapy assessment instruments or procedures to meet and individual patient's needs. Analyze data to determine the effectiveness of specific treatments or therapy approaches. Analyze or synthesize patient data to draw conclusions or make recommendation for therapy. Review research or literature in music therapy or related disciplines. Asses patient functioning levels, strengths, and area of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, effective, communicative, musical, or other abilities. Communicate patient assessment finding and recommendation in oral, written, audio, video, or other forms. Confer with professionals on patient's treatments team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans, Customize treatment programs for Hospice population. Design music therapy experiences to meet patient and family goals or objectives. Establish patient goals or objectives for music therapy treatment, considering patient needs, capabilities, interests, overall therapeutic program, coordination of treatment, or length of treatment. Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying. Improvise instrumentally, vocally, or physically to meet patient's therapeutic needs. Observe and document patient reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to music therapy and Hospice. Plan or structure music therapy sessions to achieve appropriate transitions, pacing, sequencing, energy level, or intensity, in accordance with treatment plans. Play musical instruments, such as keyboard, guitar, or percussion instruments. Benefits Competitive salary Mileage reimbursement Excellent PTO program (up to 136 hours in first year) Every Friday is payday! Health, dental, vision 401k match program Great team environment! Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy Board Certified (MT-BC) Proof of current classroom CPR Current Driver's License Must have reliable transportation and insurance $50,000 - $58,000 a year Salary posiiton + mileage reimbursement We hope to speak with you about the rewarding nature of hospice nursing! We believe you will thrive in the positive enviroment and support here at Paradigm Health. It is the policy of Paradigm Health to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, or physical or mental disability, or as otherwise required by an applicable local or state law. Paradigm Health is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. I consent to receive recruiting/information text messages from Paradigm Living Concepts, LLC d/b/a Paradigm Health. I am aware that message frequency will vary and that Msg & data rates may apply. I confirm that I understand I can respond "STOP" at any time to cancel, or "HELP" at any time for help

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy
Board Certified (MT-BC)
Proof of current classroom CPR
Current Driver's License
Must have reliable transportation and insurance

Responsibilities

Performs accurate and comprehensive music therapy assessments a 5 day window from the start of care date.
Adapt existing or create new music therapy assessment instruments or procedures to meet and individual patient's needs.
Analyze data to determine the effectiveness of specific treatments or therapy approaches. Analyze or synthesize patient data to draw conclusions or make recommendation for therapy.
Review research or literature in music therapy or related disciplines.
Asses patient functioning levels, strengths, and area of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, effective, communicative, musical, or other abilities.
Communicate patient assessment finding and recommendation in oral, written, audio, video, or other forms.
Confer with professionals on patient's treatments team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans,
Customize treatment programs for Hospice population.
Design music therapy experiences to meet patient and family goals or objectives.
Establish patient goals or objectives for music therapy treatment, considering patient needs, capabilities, interests, overall therapeutic program, coordination of treatment, or length of treatment.
Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying.
Improvise instrumentally, vocally, or physically to meet patient's therapeutic needs.
Observe and document patient reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to music therapy and Hospice.
Plan or structure music therapy sessions to achieve appropriate transitions, pacing, sequencing, energy level, or intensity, in accordance with treatment plans.
Play musical instruments, such as keyboard, guitar, or percussion instruments.