Music Therapist

Empath Health • Port Charlotte, FL

8d • Remote

About The Position

Tidewell Hospice, a part of Empath Health is seeking a caring and compassionate Music Therapist. This is a field-based position covering Charlotte and Desoto counties. Since 1980, Tidewell Hospice has proudly served families across southwest Florida with compassionate, dignified care. As a member of Empath Health, we help patients with advanced illness live meaningfully while supporting their families with warmth, expertise, and respect.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Music Therapy from four-year College or university required.
• Credentialed as a Music Therapist – Board Certified (MT-BC).
• Continuing Education: As required for licensure.
• Music performing proficiency and ability to create an effective therapeutic environment for Patient/Family.
• For field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation, which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion.
• Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two (2) years paid experience in music therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the IDT to implement a plan of care for patients, families and pediatrics, with the approval of the physician, utilizing music therapy.
• Provides supportive social services and bereavement services as determined by the patient/family needs and the interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
• Demonstrates a music performing proficiency and ability to create an effective therapeutic environment for Patient/Family.
• Provides Music therapy and documents Patient/Family assessment, progress towards goals, applied interventions and clinical outcomes in the electronic medical record according to professional standards and Empath Health guidelines.
• Attends memorial services of patients for closure and support of family when appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• 5+ weeks of PTO
• CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees