BrightSpring Health Services
Music Therapist - Hospice
BrightSpring Health Services, Des Moines, IA, US, 50319
Duration: Full Time
Music Therapist - Hospice
Job Locations US-IA-DES MOINES | US-IA-JOHNSTON ID 2025-175979 Line of Business Hospice of the Midwest Position Type Full-TimeOur Company
Hospice of the Midwest
Overview
Office Location: Des Moines, IA
Coverage area: Des Moines, IA
Schedule: Days, FT
Hospice of the Midwest is seeking a compassionate and creative Music Therapist in Des Moines, IA. Our Music Therapists are a key part of our interdisciplinary team, providing comfort, connection and dignity to patients through the healing power of music. If you're ready to work in a supportive, fulfilling environment where your musical talents and empathy truly shine, apply today!
How YOU will benefit
- Flexible and inspired work-bringing your talents to life through therapy
- Create a sense of peace for patients and families during final moments
- Build connections and honor life stories
- Ability to work independently while also having team support
- Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company
As a Music Therapist You will:
- Assess patients' functional status, musical responses, and preferences
- Develop individualized treatment plans to help patients meet goals
- Deliver music therapy using instruments, singing, movement, and listening
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress regularly and update care team
- Maintain accurate clinical records and communicate changes in patient condition
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care
- Participate in meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives
- Educate patients, families, caregivers, and staff on treatment plans
Responsibilities
Benefits and Perks for You!
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO
- Mileage reimbursement
- Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!
*Benefits may vary by employment status
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy from an AMTA-approved program
- Board-certified (MT-BC) by CBMT
- Preferred: 2 years clinical music therapy experience
- Valid driver's license with insured, reliable vehicle
- Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
- Understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life issues