Per Diem Hospice Music Therapist

Expand Access. Build Partnerships. Transform Care with Compassionate Music Therapy.

We are seeking a compassionate and creative PRN Hospice Music Therapist to join our interdisciplinary care team. As a vital member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), you will provide music therapy services designed to bring comfort, connection, and emotional support to patients and their families. You will assess patient needs, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and collaborate closely with hospice professionals—all while using the healing power of music to enhance quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide music therapy visits aligned with the interdisciplinary plan of care.

• Complete comprehensive music therapy assessments and contribute to the patient's individualized care plan.

• Educate hospice staff on music therapy benefits and encourage referrals.

• Use culturally sensitive music therapy that respects patient/family values and beliefs.

• Incorporate knowledge of grief, loss, death, and dying into therapy sessions.

• Participate actively in IDG meetings, offering clinical insights from a music therapy perspective.

• Provide in-services to staff and referral sources about music therapy in hospice care.

• Maintain proper documentation, follow infection control protocols, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

• Promote the company's core values and complete all required trainings.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education:

• A bachelor's degree or higher from an American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) approved program.

Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year of music therapy experience required. Healthcare setting experience preferred.

Licenses, Certification, and/or Registration:

• Current license to practice Music Therapy in the state of requested employment.
• CPR Certification.
• Current certification with the CBMT Board as a MT‐BC (Music Therapist Board Certified).
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver's license

Equipment/Tools/Work‐Aids:

• Various musical instruments. Must be able to effectively operate computers, tablets, facsimile equipment, copier and cell phone. Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families; knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing hospice services; excellent patient assessment skills; good oral and written communication skills; documentation and program management; knowledge of general music therapy practice; thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC, and human resource) management principles.

Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes:

• Sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues faced by individuals with terminal illness; tact in dealing with these patients and their families; ability to support others at a time of crisis. Must be able to demonstrate flexibility by performing a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Responsible functioning in the work place, maturity, cooperation, flexibility, tact in dealing with co‐workers and all members of the hospice team.

Working Conditions:

• Patient's homes and/or institutional setting and automobile. Potential exposure to infections, communicable diseases, odors, blood, excreta and hazardous materials.

Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Apply today to bring comfort, hope, and healing to patients and families in need.

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace

At Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

• Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
• Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
• Home health care: Heartland Home Health
• Advanced illness management: Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.

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