Location
Charlottesville, VA | United States
Job description
Our Company
Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.
Overview
We're looking for a Music Therapist to join our team.
You will report directly to the Executive Director or Administrator. You will be responsible for providing music therapy services to patients in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care. The music therapist assesses the patient, develops a plan of care in coordination with the IDG, while documenting and continually evaluating the proper course of treatment in order to provide optimal care to the patient.
- Follows appropriate standards of practice according to the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).
- Educates staff members on the appropriate use of the music therapy program and encourages referrals from all clinical staff and volunteers.
- Completes the music therapy assessment for patients and devises a treatment plan, contributing to the IDG plan of care.
- Provides music therapy visits to patients in accordance with the plan of care.
About You
- A bachelor’s degree or higher from an American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) approved program
- A minimum of one (1) year of music therapy experience required. Healthcare setting experience preferred
- 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)
- Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice
We Offer
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
- Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
- Competitive Salaries
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Legalese
- 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
Location
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