Job Description
Music Therapist - NICU PRN Nationwide Children's Hospital - 3.9 Columbus, OH Job Details Part-time 22 hours ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree
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Contingent (as needed) Job Description Summary:
Assesses patients and families to develop, implement, and evaluate music therapy interventions that address their psychosocial and developmental needs. Works with all ages and developmental levels to provide a variety of music interventions that promote coping, skill development, and self-expression. Job Description:
Essential Functions:
Provides interactions using music therapeutically with consideration for family values and preferences, enhancing development, coping, normalization, self-expression, family bonding, and legacy building. Identifies and modifies treatment based on assessment and re-evaluation. Prioritizes work flow based on care needs. Creates timely and compliant documentation and participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning or co-treatment when appropriate. Promotes awareness of music therapy, creating and providing learning opportunities for others. Identifies and maintains music resources and remains current in the professional field. May assist with the coordination and supervision of students and volunteers and with the support of music programming. Education Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy, required. Master's Degree, preferred. Licensure Requirement:
Licensed Professional Music Therapist (LPMT) in the state of Ohio, required. Certifications:
Certification by The Certification Board for Music Therapy (MT-BC), required. Skills:
Working knowledge of relevant music and materials. Competence in clinical musicianship (voice, guitar, percussion) or a variety of artistic modalities, and with the latest music technologies. Working knowledge of human development, developmentally appropriate practices, patient assessment, and the psychosocial impact of healthcare experiences on children and families. Ability to adapt interventions for the broad range of medical, developmental, and psychosocial needs of the pediatric hospital population. Knowledge of research design and methodology. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Experience:
Experience providing music therapy for various populations and settings, required. Experience in program planning, management, and teaching, preferred. Experience in a pediatric health care setting, preferred. Memberships in related professional organizations, preferred. Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY
Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Lifting / Carrying:
21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling:
61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel FREQUENTLY
Bend/twist, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying:
0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying:
11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling:
0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling:
26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling:
41-60 lbs, Sitting, Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY
Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified) "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
