Hospice Musician - Ethos

Schedule

Part Time – 40 hours/pay period | Flexible Hours & Scheduling | Monday to Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location

Based out of our Fargo office with a 40‑mile travel radius.

Role Overview

As a Hospice Musician you would provide live, individualized musical experiences for hospice patients and their families as part of the hospice organization’s ancillary services. The Hospice Musician uses music to create moments of joy, connection, enjoyment, reminiscence, and companionship during the hospice experience. You’ll work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure that musical selections and performances are personalized, meaningful, and rooted in dignity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient‑centered music sessions/performances that align with individualized preferences to promote spiritual and general well‑being, evaluating and adapting selections based on patient feedback and observed outcomes.
• Collaborate across disciplines with RN case managers, social workers, chaplains, and other care team members to incorporate music performance to support patients’ spiritual and general well‑being, communicating regularly with team members.
• Lead and promote music programs, contributing to annual memorial services, leading group opportunities for music engagement, and working with facility partners to schedule ongoing sing‑alongs and group events.
• Assist in integrating music into other hospice and wellness initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Formal musical training, performance experience, or demonstrated musical proficiency (preferred).
• Proficiency in at least one musical instrument and established music therapy techniques (preferred).
• Previous experience in hospice, healthcare, senior living, community programming, or similar settings (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compassionate, respectful, dependable, and comfortable working with individuals and families experiencing serious illness and end‑of‑life circumstances.
• Valid driver’s license and use of an insured personal vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and with teams in home and facility‑based hospice environments.
• Ability to pass state‑mandated background checks.
• Physical capability to perform all essential job functions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to ensure effective communication with team members, residents, and families.

Additional Details

• Employment Type: Hourly, non‑exempt.
• Department: Ancillary Services.
• Leadership Received: Manager of Life Enrichment.
• Division: Hospice.
• Travel Requirements: Yes (within 40‑mile radius).
• No supervisory responsibilities.