Music Therapist

Nemours Children's Health • Orlando, FL

3d

About The Position

The Music Therapist assesses development and needs of the patient to facilitate
music therapy interventions. Addresses physical, emotional, cognitive, and
social needs of individuals in 1-1 and group settings. Collaborates with other
members of the healthcare team to meet patient goals. Develops individualized
treatment plans based on the assessment of the individual. Facilitates music
interventions using singing, creating, moving to, playing to, and/or listening
to music to address individualized plans of care. Observes patients’ reactions
to various interventions and adapts interventions and plans of care based on
patient response and progress. Documents and tracks progress toward patients’
individualized goals.

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health
system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver
care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours
Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along
with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and
more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit
system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care,
research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach
focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help
every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to
culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an
environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and
valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org [https://www.nemours.org].

Requirements

• Degree in Music Therapy
• Board certified or board certified eligible (must obtain within first 3 months of hire)
• American Heart Association BLS certification within 3 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements therapeutic activities in accordance with patients’ reactions to various experiences.
• Assesses needs and administers direct music therapy treatments, using harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic instruments, as well as voice, to create a musical environment in which to elicit responses from patients.
• Provides developmentally and age-appropriate activities for patients of all ages; pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment when appropriate.
• Educates on the benefits of music therapy services to the healthcare team and advocates for necessary services on behalf of the patients.
• Provides documentation that is timely, accurate, and compliant with organization standards.
• Demonstrates proficiency in guitar, voice, piano, percussion, and music technology.
• Demonstrates knowledge of musical styles and repertoire relevant to the pediatric population.
• Demonstrates knowledge of musical and clinical resources relevant to diverse cultures and family systems.
• Completes clinical competencies for position.
• Stays current on technological aspects of position
• Progresses in necessary musical skills
• Clinical Skills
• Works with team
• Critical Thinking

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees