Music Therapist (MuT) Job at Personal Touch Home Care in Newport News
Personal Touch Home Care, Newport News, VA, United States, 23600
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$25.00/hr - $30.00/hr
Newport News, VA
About us: With over 50 years of dedicated service to our communities, Personal Touch has been a trusted provider of home care. Our priority lies in ensuring exemplary patient care while fostering a supportive and empowering workplace culture for all team members.
Why Choose Us: At Personal-Touch Home Care, we are committed to creating a rewarding and fulfilling experience for our team members. Our established history and reputation provide a stable and trusted foundation for your career. Join us in positively impacting the lives of our patients and their families. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits that enhance your overall well-being and support your career growth. They include:
Job Summary:
The Music Therapist (MuT) is compassionate and creative, providing music therapy to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of the patients. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provides music therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of care. This is including, but not limited to:
- Assessing and evaluation therapeutic status and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
- Evaluates the home environment.
- Directing music therapy treatment through live music at the bedside with instruments and other music therapy materials.
- Determining priority needs for music therapy.
- Reporting to the physician and the team the patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
- Lead individual and group music therapy sessions tailored to patients’ needs and abilities.
- Document patient progress and session outcomes in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and other therapists.
- Maintain instruments and music therapy materials.
- Participates in the interdisciplinary group and group meetings.
- Provide education to staff, patients, families and communities within our market about the benefits of music therapy as needed.
- Meaningful work helping patients heal and cope through music.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in music therapy from an accredited program.
- Certification by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (MT-BC) required.
- CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Previous clinical experience in healthcare/hospice settings preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Understanding of the hospice philosophy, focus of care is comfort vs rehabilitation.
- Flexible hours depending on facility needs
- Hospitals
- Rehabilitation centers
- Behavioral health facilities
- Long-term care or skilled nursing facilities
- Supportive interdisciplinary team
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Flexible scheduling/hours
We are excited to welcome passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at Personal Touch Home Care. We’re more than just a company, we’re a close-knit family dedicated to supporting each other’s success and well-being. Apply now and join us in making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
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