VITAS Healthcare

Hospice and palliative care provider

Music Therapist

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSebring, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of two years of prior relevant experience in a healthcare setting is required.
Board certification as a Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) is required.
A bachelor's degree in music therapy from an accredited institution approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is required.

Responsibilities

Develop a treatment plan using an individualized needs assessment and the goals of therapy.
Instruct patients individually or in groups in prescribed instrumental or vocal music and music projective techniques such as guided imagery, progressive relaxation, and awareness of conscious feelings.
Study and analyze patients' reactions to various experiences and adjust the care plan as needed.
Document visits and other activities in VITAS documentation.
Participate in team meetings as requested.

Desired Qualifications

Hospice experience is preferred.

Develops treatment plan, using individualized needs assessment, depending on goal of therapy.
Instructs patients individually or in groups in prescribed instrumental or vocal music and music projective techniques such as guided imagery, progressive relaxation, or awareness of conscious feelings.
Studies and analyzes patients' reactions to various experiences and adjusts care plan as needed.
Documents visits and other activities on VITAS documentation.
Participates in team meetings as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of two (2) years prior relevant experience in a healthcare setting.
Hospice experience preferred.
Board certification (MT-BC) by certification board for music therapists (CBMT).

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in music therapy from an accredited institution approved by American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).

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About the Company

VITAS Healthcare

Hospice and palliative care provider

VITAS Healthcare provides end-of-life care through hospice and palliative services in 15 states. Its offerings focus on relieving symptoms and stress for patients with terminal illnesses, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists. The product works through comprehensive, patient-centered services including pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and coordination of care with families, Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance reimbursements funding the services. The company differentiates itself by specializing in compassionate, tailored end-of-life care across multiple states with a strong emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and excellence, rather than broad, generic medical services. Its goal is to provide high-quality, dignified comfort to patients and support for families, while maintaining financial stability and adapting to changes in the healthcare environment.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Miami, FL
Founded: 1978

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