Music Therapist Hospice
About The Position
The Per Diem HSP Music Therapist assesses patient needs and provides music therapy services as part of an interdisciplinary hospice care team. The role supports the emotional, psychosocial, and physical well-being of patients and families by incorporating individualized music therapy interventions into the overall plan of care. The therapist develops care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team, delivers interventions to support symptom management and quality of life, collaborates with clinical staff, caregivers, and families, documents sessions and patient responses, and participates in team meetings and care coordination. The role is with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, providing hospice services in patients’ homes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy or a related field from an accredited program.
- Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC).
- At least 1 year of experience in music therapy, healthcare, hospice, or a related setting.
- At least 1 year of experience working with patients with chronic, serious, or end-of-life conditions.
- Demonstrated solid interpersonal, communication, and therapeutic skills.
- Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health environments.
- At least 1 year of experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- At least 1 year of experience supporting patients and families with end-of-life care needs.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient needs and develop individualized music therapy care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide music therapy interventions to support symptom management, emotional well-being, and quality of life.
- Collaborate with clinical staff, caregivers, and families to integrate music therapy into overall patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of therapy sessions, patient responses, and care plan updates.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care coordination and patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
