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Hospice Music Therapist (PRN)
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Explore opportunities with Caretenders Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post‑acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of
Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a C‑IHS Music Therapist, you play a vital role in enhancing the quality of care for patients and their families. Through direct patient care, you support the hospice agency's mission of delivering compassionate, high‑quality services that make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Primary Responsibilities
C‑IHS (Complementary Integrative Health Services) Music Therapists provide professional, approved therapeutic modalities to patients within their scope of practice and agency policies and procedures, which may include licensure, registration, and/or certification.
Interact with patients and family compassionately.
Provide assistance to the hospice program and/or patient/family in accordance with designated activities.
Provide input towards the plan of care and interdisciplinary group meetings, as applicable and needed.
Communicate availability and schedule changes to supervisor.
Accurately document services provided as trained and instructed by the hospice agency.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or undergraduate equivalency from an AMTA‑approved college or university program.
Current CPR certification.
Mature, non‑judgmental, caring, people‑oriented individual, who is supportive of the hospice concept of care.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters, or Doctoral degree from an AMTA‑approved college or university program.
AMTA Board Certification.
1+ years of practice in music therapy.
6+ months of experience with hospice patients, families, or similar populations.
Compensation & Benefits Pay is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility requirements).
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income‑deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, we are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL $36,777.00-$53,000.00 2 months ago
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Hospice Music Therapist (PRN)
role at
Optum
Explore opportunities with Caretenders Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post‑acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of
Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a C‑IHS Music Therapist, you play a vital role in enhancing the quality of care for patients and their families. Through direct patient care, you support the hospice agency's mission of delivering compassionate, high‑quality services that make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Primary Responsibilities
C‑IHS (Complementary Integrative Health Services) Music Therapists provide professional, approved therapeutic modalities to patients within their scope of practice and agency policies and procedures, which may include licensure, registration, and/or certification.
Interact with patients and family compassionately.
Provide assistance to the hospice program and/or patient/family in accordance with designated activities.
Provide input towards the plan of care and interdisciplinary group meetings, as applicable and needed.
Communicate availability and schedule changes to supervisor.
Accurately document services provided as trained and instructed by the hospice agency.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or undergraduate equivalency from an AMTA‑approved college or university program.
Current CPR certification.
Mature, non‑judgmental, caring, people‑oriented individual, who is supportive of the hospice concept of care.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters, or Doctoral degree from an AMTA‑approved college or university program.
AMTA Board Certification.
1+ years of practice in music therapy.
6+ months of experience with hospice patients, families, or similar populations.
Compensation & Benefits Pay is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility requirements).
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income‑deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, we are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL $36,777.00-$53,000.00 2 months ago
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Optum by 2x.
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