Music Therapist
4 weeks ago
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Job Summary:Provide music therapy consultations and services to patients and their families in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care. This position will focus on music therapy for active hospice patients and managing a bereavement caseload. Music therapy will be delivered in inpatient hospice settings, home hospice settings, and other long-term care facilities.
Key Responsibilities:- Communicate effectively with patients, family members, and healthcare professionals in a friendly, caring, and informative manner.
- Maintain professional competence and productivity as defined by organizational and professional standards.
- Prioritize patient and family needs, working independently to uphold organizational and professional standards for confidentiality and respect for privacy.
- Provide in-services, community education, and represent the hospice perspective as available and appropriate.
- Document all patient and family interventions in accordance with agency policies and hospice standards.
- Perform duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.
- Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA-accredited university.
- 2+ years of experience in music therapy, preferably in hospice or healthcare settings.
- Credentialed as a Music Therapist (MMT, MT-BC).
- Valid driver's license and car insurance.
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs support our employees' well-being and help them thrive. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are dedicated to our mission and committed to making a difference in people's lives.