Nemours Children's Health is hiring: Music Therapist in Orlando
Nemours Children's Health, Orlando, FL, United States
Job Description
The Music Therapist assesses the development and needs of the patient to facilitate music therapy interventions. Addresses physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals in 1‑1 and group settings. Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to meet patient goals. Develops individualized treatment plans based on the assessment of the individual. Facilitates music interventions using singing, creating, moving to, playing to, and/or listening to music to address individualized plans of care. Observes patients’ reactions to various interventions and adapts interventions and plans of care based on patient response and progress. Documents and tracks progress toward patients’ individualized goals.
Responsibilities
Direct patient care responsibilities, including planning and implementing therapeutic activities based on patient reactions.
Assess needs and administer direct music therapy treatments using harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic instruments, as well as voice, to create a musical environment that elicits responses.
Provide developmentally and age‑appropriate activities for patients of all ages (pediatrics, adolescents, adults).
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment when appropriate.
Educate healthcare team on the benefits of music therapy and advocate for necessary services on behalf of patients.
Provide timely, accurate, and compliant documentation.
Demonstrate proficiency in guitar, voice, piano, percussion, and music technology.
Demonstrate knowledge of musical styles and repertoire relevant to the pediatric population.
Demonstrate knowledge of musical and clinical resources relevant to diverse cultures and family systems.
Complete clinical competencies required for the position.
Stay current on technological aspects related to the position.
Progress in necessary musical skills.
Work collaboratively with the team.
Apply critical thinking to adjust interventions and treatment plans.
Qualifications
Degree in Music Therapy.
Board certified or eligible for board certification (must obtain within first 3 months of hire).
American Heart Association BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
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The Music Therapist assesses the development and needs of the patient to facilitate music therapy interventions. Addresses physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals in 1‑1 and group settings. Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to meet patient goals. Develops individualized treatment plans based on the assessment of the individual. Facilitates music interventions using singing, creating, moving to, playing to, and/or listening to music to address individualized plans of care. Observes patients’ reactions to various interventions and adapts interventions and plans of care based on patient response and progress. Documents and tracks progress toward patients’ individualized goals.
Responsibilities
Direct patient care responsibilities, including planning and implementing therapeutic activities based on patient reactions.
Assess needs and administer direct music therapy treatments using harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic instruments, as well as voice, to create a musical environment that elicits responses.
Provide developmentally and age‑appropriate activities for patients of all ages (pediatrics, adolescents, adults).
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment when appropriate.
Educate healthcare team on the benefits of music therapy and advocate for necessary services on behalf of patients.
Provide timely, accurate, and compliant documentation.
Demonstrate proficiency in guitar, voice, piano, percussion, and music technology.
Demonstrate knowledge of musical styles and repertoire relevant to the pediatric population.
Demonstrate knowledge of musical and clinical resources relevant to diverse cultures and family systems.
Complete clinical competencies required for the position.
Stay current on technological aspects related to the position.
Progress in necessary musical skills.
Work collaboratively with the team.
Apply critical thinking to adjust interventions and treatment plans.
Qualifications
Degree in Music Therapy.
Board certified or eligible for board certification (must obtain within first 3 months of hire).
American Heart Association BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
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