Music Therapist | Preceptor Home Health & Hospice | Fond du Lac

Pennant Group • Kiel, WI

47d • $28 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Music Therapist provides music therapy that is designed to meet the patient’s psychological and/or physical needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited music therapy program.
• Current certification from an accredited music therapy program.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage, and have access to an automobile.
• Oral communication Skills
• Written communication Skill
• Ability to work with dying patients
• Sympathetic Attitude
• Organizational
• Customer Services/Relations
• Diplomacy

Nice To Haves

• One year experience working in a health-related setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments to evaluate appropriateness for a music therapy program and contributes to the plan of treatment.
• Reports changes in the patient’s conditions and needs to the Registered Nurse Case Manager or Director of Social Services.
• Observes for safety hazards in the patient’s and organization’s environments and takes appropriate steps to reduce or eliminate them.
• Designs and implements a variety of music therapy and plans to meet the individual needs of each patient.
• Collaborates with members of the Hospice Team in planning sessions.
• Provides therapeutic interventions.
• Provides education to the staff and community on the music therapy program.
• Maintains continuing education through academic studies, seminars, and workshops.
• Attends and participates in in services, staff meetings, and case conferences as required.
• Completes all documentation in an accurate and legible manner.
• Complies with hospice policies and procedures, laws and regulations, and standards of practice.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level