MUSIC THERAPIST PRN

Big Bend Hospice•Panama City, FL

About The Position

Big Bend Hospice is seeking a PRN, Board-Certified Music Therapist to provide individualized music therapy to hospice patients and their families across the service area. The therapist works with an interdisciplinary care team to create meaningful experiences that support quality of life and emotional well-being. Care is provided in patients’ homes, inpatient settings, and other environments, including hospitals, nursing facilities, and assisted living communities. The role includes supporting patients and families through illness, grief, bereavement, and remembrance programs; completing assessments, documentation, and care plan updates; and contributing to patient-centered care plans. The therapist may assist with supervision of students, practicum participants, or interns and help strengthen the music therapy program through collaboration, education, and community engagement. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC) is required; the posting also states eligibility to maintain certification.
Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy or a related degree with Music Therapy equivalency.
Proficiency in guitar, keyboard, and vocal performance to support varied therapeutic interventions.
Ability to use music to promote comfort, relaxation, emotional expression, spiritual well-being, and meaningful connection.
Knowledge of grief, loss, end-of-life care, and the developmental needs of children, adults, and older adults.
Broad music repertoire and ability to quickly learn and adapt music to individual patient preferences and needs.
Ability to travel throughout the service area and provide care in homes and other patient care settings.
Valid Florida Driver’s License and current auto insurance.
Strong clinical, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Comfort with electronic medical records and workplace technology.
Ability to provide services while sitting, standing, singing, and playing instruments.
Ability to lift and transport musical equipment up to 15 pounds.
Ability to access a variety of patient care settings, including private homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, and assisted living communities.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with hospice, palliative care, geriatric, or seriously ill populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized music therapy services to hospice patients and families.
Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other care team members to develop patient-centered care plans.
Complete assessments, documentation, and care plan updates in a timely manner.
Provide care in patients’ homes, inpatient settings, hospitals, nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other care environments.
Support patients and families through illness, grief, bereavement, and remembrance programs.
Participate in team meetings, continuing education, and professional development opportunities.
Assist with student, practicum, or intern supervision as appropriate.
Help grow and strengthen the music therapy program through collaboration, education, and community engagement.