What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Therapist-PRN position at Blue Ridge Hospice?
Blue Ridge Hospice -
Step into a rewarding role where your music helps ease suffering and create moments of connection for patients and their families
ABOUT BLUE RIDGE HOSPICE
Founded in 1981, Blue Ridge Hospice provides high-quality and compassionate serious illness and end-of-life care and grief support services throughout a 2,200-square-mile service area in the northern Shenandoah Valley and northwestern Virginia. With a mission of brightening life’s journey for all whom we are privileged to serve, and a strategic goal to grow and expand our services to continue meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the community, Blue Ridge is “Caring for life”.
Our core values – dignity, integrity, teamwork, innovation, diversity, and excellence – not only reflect our commitment to our patients and families, but also represent our dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that encourages staff to embrace creativity, work together, practice empathy and compassion with each other, and utilize professional growth opportunities. At Blue Ridge, we call our staff “Future Makers” – everyone contributes to our collective organizational excellence and success, and ultimately the continued delivery of the life-changing care and services we provide those we serve.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospice Music Therapist to join our dedicated interdisciplinary team. In this role, you will use music to provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and their families during end-of-life care. Through personalized music therapy interventions, you will help alleviate symptoms of pain, anxiety, and depression, while enhancing quality of life and fostering moments of connection, peace, and comfort. The Hospice Music Therapist will collaborate closely with the hospice care team, contributing to individualized care plans and providing therapeutic support in patients' homes, hospice facilities, or other care settings. This role requires a deep commitment to compassionate care in a sensitive and rewarding environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direct service to hospice patients and their families, in homes, inpatient units and alternative homes.
Consult with referring team and other interdisciplinary team members about patient referrals to assess needs and to prioritize intervention.
Participate in care conferences as appropriate.
Conduct assessments and provide interventions that meet individual needs.
Promptly complete and maintain all required documentation.
Educate hospice staff about the role of the Music Therapist and the use of music therapy interventions with hospice patients / families.
Continual program development and evaluation of music therapy services.
Assess music therapy equipment including inventory, maintenance, and use of equipment.
Assist with facilitating support groups upon request.
Provide bereavement follow-up to family members when determined appropriate by team members involved.
Assist with orientation of new employees and volunteers.
Assist with memorial service upon request both internally and externally to be an active participant in the planning and implementation of Camp Hope.
Be available for emergency situations.
Follow appropriate infection control policies.
Conduct in-service programs and assist with outside public relations activities as requested.
Participate in agency committees as requested.
Respects the autonomy and right to confidentiality of all patients and families. Recognizes limitations on rights to confidentiality and self-determination in situations of mandatory reporting of abuse, neglect, and intent to do harm.
Is sensitive to the stressors experienced by colleagues in working in the home care environment.
Fosters the human dignity and personal worth of each patient.
Participates in the development of policies, procedures, clinical protocols, form, and service programs as requested. Participates in departmental and / or agency-wide quality improvement activities.
Seeks opportunities for professional growth, including demonstrating the ability to receive constructive performance feedback. Seeks assistance of Team Leader or other resource persons in responding to opportunities for improvement.
Acts independently and responsibly to perform job duties on a consistent basis.
Carries out the mission and values of Blue Ridge Hospice.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and in good working order. Must be willing to travel the entire service area.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Registered and Board Certified by AMTA.
Experience with terminally ill preferred.
BENEFITS
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Thrift Shop Discount
Blue Ridge Hospice is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.
