Music Therapist - Hospice

Our Company

Hospice of the Midwest

Overview

Office Location:  103 N. 4th St. Guthrie Center, IA 50115Coverage area:  Travel is required throughout the Guthrie territory

Schedule:  Full Time Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

Hospice of the Midwest is seeking a compassionate and creative Music Therapist! Our Music Therapists are a key part of our interdisciplinary team, providing comfort, connection and dignity to patients through the healing power of music. If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulfilling environment where your musical talents and empathy truly shine, apply today!    

How YOU will benefit     

• Flexible and inspired work—bringing your talents to life through therapy 

• Create a sense of peace for patients and families during final moments  

• Build connections and honor life stories 

• Ability to work independently while also having team support     

• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company     

As a Music Therapist You will:     

• Assess patients’ functional status, musical responses, and preferences 

• Develop individualized treatment plans to help patients meet goals 

• Deliver music therapy using instruments, singing, movement, and listening 

• Monitor and evaluate patient progress regularly and update care team  

• Maintain accurate clinical records and communicate changes in patient condition 

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care 

• Participate in meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives 

• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and staff on treatment plans 

Responsibilities

Benefits and Perks for You!     

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance     

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)     

• Tuition discounts & reimbursement     

• 401(k) with company match     

• Generous PTO     

• Mileage reimbursement    

• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!     

*Benefits may vary by employment status    

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in music therapy from an AMTA-approved program 

• Board-certified (MT-BC) by CBMT 

• Preferred: 2 years clinical music therapy experience 

• Valid driver’s license with insured, reliable vehicle 

• Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills 

• Understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life issues 

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