Phoenix Children's is hiring: Music Therapist in Phoenix
Phoenix Children's, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Music Therapist
Department: RSRCH-GRNT | Child Life Prog Grants
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Child Life/Teachers
Posting #: 1006351
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
This position will provide music therapy in caring for the health needs of infant, child, adolescent, and families.
Position Duties
Provides comprehensive music therapy services to patients and families that meet the emotional, physical, cognitive, social/cultural and communicative needs.
Collaborate as a member of the health care team by integrating music therapy into the care of the patient.
Performs assessments of patients and families to identify the needs in order to set short and/or long term goals.
Provides music therapy interventions that are goal‑oriented and patient/family focused.
Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and modifies care based on results.
Document music therapy interventions in patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
Documentation will include original assessment and progress notes.
Communicates effectively with Child Life staff and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team on clinical care planning and issues revealed through music therapy sessions.
Presents educational in‑services about music therapy within the medical facility.
Maintain accurate music therapy session statistics in quality assurance efforts.
Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children’s Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families.
Vision
Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families
Values
We place children and families at the center of all we do
We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
Position Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree (Required)
Master’s degree in Music Therapy or a related field (Required)
Experience
Two years experience in a related field (Required)
Experience planning and providing activities for children (Required)
Experience providing therapeutic activity in a pediatric hospital setting (Required)
Special Skills
Bilingual English‑Spanish skills (Preferred)
Additional Requirements
Current Board Certification in Music Therapy (Required)
Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or able to obtain within 30 days of hire (Required)
Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position
Music Therapist Board Cert. (Required)
Basic Life Support OR BLS within 30 days of start (Required)
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
Climbing – Frequently
Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Occasionally
Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc.) – Constantly
Hearing – Constantly
Pushing/pulling – Constantly
Reaching – Frequently
Sitting – Frequently
Standing – Constantly
Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Frequently
Talking – Constantly
Tasting/smelling – Occasionally
Walking – Constantly
Near Vision – Constantly
Far Vision – Constantly
Color Discrimination – Occasionally
Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently
Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
Inside office environment – Applicable
Outdoor weather conditions – Applicable
Extreme temperatures – Applicable
Confined areas – Applicable
High places – Applicable
Extreme noise levels – Applicable
Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable
Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable
Fumes or airborne particles – Applicable
Hazardous materials exposure – Applicable
Radiation exposure – Applicable
Toxic or caustic chemicals – Applicable
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Department: RSRCH-GRNT | Child Life Prog Grants
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Child Life/Teachers
Posting #: 1006351
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
This position will provide music therapy in caring for the health needs of infant, child, adolescent, and families.
Position Duties
Provides comprehensive music therapy services to patients and families that meet the emotional, physical, cognitive, social/cultural and communicative needs.
Collaborate as a member of the health care team by integrating music therapy into the care of the patient.
Performs assessments of patients and families to identify the needs in order to set short and/or long term goals.
Provides music therapy interventions that are goal‑oriented and patient/family focused.
Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and modifies care based on results.
Document music therapy interventions in patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
Documentation will include original assessment and progress notes.
Communicates effectively with Child Life staff and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team on clinical care planning and issues revealed through music therapy sessions.
Presents educational in‑services about music therapy within the medical facility.
Maintain accurate music therapy session statistics in quality assurance efforts.
Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children’s Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families.
Vision
Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families
Values
We place children and families at the center of all we do
We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
Position Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree (Required)
Master’s degree in Music Therapy or a related field (Required)
Experience
Two years experience in a related field (Required)
Experience planning and providing activities for children (Required)
Experience providing therapeutic activity in a pediatric hospital setting (Required)
Special Skills
Bilingual English‑Spanish skills (Preferred)
Additional Requirements
Current Board Certification in Music Therapy (Required)
Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or able to obtain within 30 days of hire (Required)
Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position
Music Therapist Board Cert. (Required)
Basic Life Support OR BLS within 30 days of start (Required)
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
Climbing – Frequently
Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Occasionally
Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc.) – Constantly
Hearing – Constantly
Pushing/pulling – Constantly
Reaching – Frequently
Sitting – Frequently
Standing – Constantly
Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Frequently
Talking – Constantly
Tasting/smelling – Occasionally
Walking – Constantly
Near Vision – Constantly
Far Vision – Constantly
Color Discrimination – Occasionally
Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently
Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
Inside office environment – Applicable
Outdoor weather conditions – Applicable
Extreme temperatures – Applicable
Confined areas – Applicable
High places – Applicable
Extreme noise levels – Applicable
Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable
Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable
Fumes or airborne particles – Applicable
Hazardous materials exposure – Applicable
Radiation exposure – Applicable
Toxic or caustic chemicals – Applicable
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