Music Therapist

Nebraska Medicine • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Music Therapist to join the Child Life and Family Development team, serving pediatric and neonatal populations. The therapist conducts music therapy across the continuum of patient care in accordance with national and state organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The role supports and expands existing departmental services and contributes to a healing environment. The ideal candidate has experience in a healthcare setting and collaborates with physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and other hospital staff.

This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week, scheduled Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The position is on first shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in music therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) credential, successfully completed and maintained.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association-endorsed program.
• Completion of Neonatal Intensive Care Music Therapy (NICU-MT) training within one year of hire or transfer.
• Proficient skills on guitar and a variety of musical instruments.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of clinical practice standards established by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
• Critical-thinking, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Visual and auditory capability, manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and tactile ability to assess patient condition and administer effective therapeutic intervention.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to read, write, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC).
• Experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct music therapy throughout the continuum of patient care in accordance with national and state organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Support and expand existing departmental services.
• Contribute to a healing environment.
• Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and other hospital staff to provide patient care.

Benefits

• Up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance.
• 35% discount at Clarkson College.
• Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time