Prn Hospice Music Therapist

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PRN Hospice Music Therapist

Location:

Signature Healthcare at Home

7632 SW Durham Rd, Suite 130

Tigard, OR 97224

Overview:

The Music Therapist, in conjunction with the Hospice Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), implements the utilization of music within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of dying individuals, their family members and/or primary caregivers. The Music Therapist duties are performed in accordance with hospice regulations, and agency policy, and under the supervision of the RN Case Manager.

Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com

• Observes emotional and spiritual well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills in response to music therapy

• Designs music interventions for individuals and groups based on patient/family needs using improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery, and music performance

• Work with the IDG to determine patient/family needs and implement patient plan of care, documenting visit results

• Participates in interdisciplinary group meetings

• Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner

• Participates in ongoing education programs

• Follows the policy of confidentiality regarding patients and families

• Demonstrates a compassionate attitude toward patients and families that is consistent with the hospice philosophy and mission

• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Music Therapy services will be evaluated by the RN Case Manager for ongoing patient needs

• Supports mission, values and goals of Signature

• Basic experience using a computer/electronic device is required.
• Must be willing and able to travel between multiple patients

• A genuine interest in people, with an ability to establish caring and professional relationships with people of all ages and abilities

• Empathy, patience, creativity, imagination, an openness to new ideas, flexibility, and an understanding of self

• Volunteer and/or work-related experiences with the geriatric population preferred

• Must be able to work independently and must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the clients, their families, personnel, and support agencies

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly and emotionally upset people within a long-term health care facility, hospital or a patient’s personal home

Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com