Neurologic Music Therapist

MEDRhythms • Edison, NJ

61d • $57,000 - $62,000

About The Position

MedRhythms is looking for a passionate and driven Neurologic Music Therapist to join their fast-growing clinical team in Edison, NJ. This position will be responsible for providing high-quality Neurologic Music Therapy to a range of clients of all ages and different neurologic diagnoses. The position will facilitate individual and group sessions, and will work in the in patient and telehealth setting collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Must hold MT-BC credential and NMT credential (NMT/F Preferred)Strong clinical skills in administering NMT interventions
• Ability to be flexible and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated, possessing grit and energy
• Dedication and commitment to MedRhythms' mission of access and improving patient care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge in various diagnoses related to neurological injury or disease (i.e. TBI, stroke, PD, MS, DOC, etc.).
• Demonstrate knowledge in various clinical presentations resulting from a neurologic injury or disease (i.e. aphasia, apraxia, left neglect, gait deficits, etc.).
• Conduct an individual evaluation/assessment and develop a treatment plan using appropriate assessment tools with individualized therapeutic nonmusical goals and objectives.
• Implement NMT interventions within the sensorimotor, speech and language, and cognitive domains.
• Evaluate patient/client progress through progress reports and documentation of sessions.
• Update goals/objectives as needed when met within the treatment plan and complete discharge summaries when appropriate.
• Develop "in-home" programs and resources for patients/clients to complete individually.
• Communicate and consult with interdisciplinary teams, parents/guardians, caregivers, other professionals as needed within therapeutic scope about progress.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to provide the highest quality of care to our patients/clients.
• Provide NMT sessions effectively across the healthcare continuum including: telehealth, in-home, outpatient, and inpatient.
• Maintain patient confidentiality as mandated by HIPAA.
• Clean/sanitize instruments and/or equipment with appropriate materials.
• Attend and participate in supervision as requested and recommended by the Clinical Director/Supervisor.
• Attend professional development opportunities to maintain credential and advance clinical skills.
• Provide presentations/ in-services to various audiences about NMT and those that MedRhythms serves.

Benefits

• Meaningful, purpose driven work on a life-changing product
• Collaborative, supportive, smart and fun team
• Competitive compensation and benefits for full-time employees : Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, bonus potential, paid time off (vacation, sick and parental)
• We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the talent selection process, please reach out to [email protected]
• We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees