A Music Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving music, instruments, and sound. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.
Milwaukee, WI Job Details PRN 17 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Terminal illness counseling Care documentation Driver's License End-of-life care Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Working with families Patient interaction Cross-functional communication Therapy progress note documentation
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PRN HOSPICE MUSIC THERAPIST
Make a Difference Through the Power of Music Allegiant Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated PRN Music Therapist to join our hospice care team. As a Hospice Music Therapist, you will use music to bring comfort, connection, peace, and meaningful moments to patients and families during one of life's most important journeys.
Responsibilities include:
Provide individualized music therapy to hospice patients based on their needs, preferences, and goals Use music to support comfort, relaxation, emotional expression, reminiscence, and quality of life Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, aides, and other members of the interdisciplinary hospice team Support patients and families with compassionate, person-centered care Complete appropriate documentation related to music therapy visits We're looking for someone who is: Compassionate and comfortable working with patients facing end-of-life needs Dependable, flexible, and able to work independently An excellent communicator and collaborative team member Passionate about using music to create meaningful experiences for patients and families
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Music Therapy from an accredited/approved music therapy program. Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) credential through the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT), or eligible to obtain certification within an established timeframe. Completion of required clinical internship/training in music therapy. Previous experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, home health, or healthcare preferred, but not necessarily required. Ability to assess patient needs and develop individualized music therapy interventions and goals. Comfortable providing services to patients with advanced illness and end-of-life needs and supporting their families. Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating with the hospice interdisciplinary team. Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and automobile insurance as required for traveling to patient homes/facilities.
