Music Therapist | PRN
Absolute Hospice•Zanesville, OH
About The Position
Absolute Hospice is seeking a compassionate, experienced Music Therapist to provide hospice music therapy on a PRN basis. The therapist uses clinical expertise and musical skills to bring comfort, encourage meaningful connections, support emotional well-being, and create special moments for patients and their loved ones. The role focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than rehabilitation, and contributes to patient-centered end-of-life care and grief support.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Music Therapy.
- Current Music Therapist–Board Certified (MT-BC) credential and any applicable state-required credentials.
- At least two years of relevant music therapy experience.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of the hospice philosophy, with a focus on comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than rehabilitation.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach and ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, and the hospice care team.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Music Therapy.
- Hospice or community-based experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients' and families' needs and develop individualized music therapy interventions to support comfort, emotional well-being, and quality of life.
- Use music to encourage connection, reminiscence, relaxation, and meaningful experiences for patients and their loved ones.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate care.
- Provide compassionate support to families throughout the hospice journey, including bereavement follow-up when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and protect patient and family confidentiality.
- Educate staff, caregivers, and community partners about the benefits of music therapy in hospice care.
- Assist with support groups and other programs as needed.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives while supporting exceptional, patient-centered care.
Benefits
- Flexible PRN schedule.
- Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families.
- Opportunity to work with a team dedicated to compassionate, individualized end-of-life care and grief support.
