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Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.
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The Music Therapist provides therapeutic music interventions to pediatric patients and their families, addressing physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs within a hospital setting. Key Responsibilities Communicates effectively with patients, families and staff to identify patient care needs demonstrates professional behavior when interacting with patients, families, and coworkers. Orients patient and family to the Music Therapy program.
Assesses the family's and patient's learning needs and ability to participate in program. Develops and follows age specific and culturally appropriate treatment plans based on standards of Music Therapy and individual needs. Integrates knowledge and skills gained from other staff members (social work, psych, nursing, rehab, etc.) into the treatment plan.
Organizes and implements therapeutic group interventions for all patients that are age, culturally, and developmentally appropriate in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Assists with inventory, maintenance and ordering of departmental supplies. Orients students, visitors, and new staff to the department and its philosophy in pediatric burn care.
Aids in supervision of child life volunteers and assistants. Required Qualifications Music Therapy Board Certified (MT-BC) Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days 1 year music knowledge, skills
1 year of pediatric Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.
About the role
The Music Therapist provides therapeutic music interventions to pediatric patients and their families, addressing physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs within a hospital setting.