Hospice Music Therapist

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Hospice Music Therapist Hourly (JP542N)

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a HospiceMusic Therapist. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Hospice Music Therapist with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance

As a Hospice Music Therapist, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Ensures that all activities performed align with the vision of Elara Caring’s board of directors, executive team, and the leadership of the Clinical team.
• Collaborates with the Hospice Interdisciplinary Teams to assess and implement a plan of care for patients and families, with the approval of the physician, utilizing music therapy.
• Interacts cooperatively and with consideration toward patients and hospice staff.
• Develops and executes individualized treatment plans for assigned patients including specific therapy goals. Reevaluates and modifies plans as necessary.
• Evaluates patient responses to music therapy through direct patient interview, monitoring changes in perceived stress level changes.
• Maintains and increases knowledge of the music therapy field.
• Function as an ambassador in partnering facilities and the community.
• Provides opportunities for individual, small group, and large group participation. Develops the program to provide both regular scheduled activities and special events.
• Participates in IDG meetings when appropriate.
• Music therapy services perform in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
• Confers with physicians, case managers, social workers, chaplains, and long-term care staff as well as patient’s family members to clarify patient needs and to discuss issues related to patient care.

What is Required?

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from a program approved by the American Music Therapy Association.
• Preferred one (1) year experience in an approved AMTA site. Hospice care experience is desirable.
• 50% travel required
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com.

Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at

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