Music Therapist

Tidewell Hospice, a part of Empath Health is seeking a caring and compassionate Music Therapist. The Music Therapist collaborates with the IDT to implement a plan of care for patients and families, with the approval of the physician, utilizing music therapy. This position provides supportive social services and bereavement services as determined by the patient/family needs and the interdisciplinary Plan of Care. This individual will also provide some support to our Pediatric program (5 hours per week). Field based position covering Charlotte and Desoto counties Since 1980, Tidewell Hospice has proudly served families across southwest Florida with compassionate, dignified care. As a member of Empath Health, we help patients with advanced illness live meaningfully while supporting their families with warmth, expertise, and respect. What You'll Do The Music Therapist collaborates with the IDT to implement a plan of care for patients, families and pediatrics, with the approval of the physician, utilizing music therapyThis position provides supportive social services and bereavement services as determined by the patient/family needs and the interdisciplinary Plan of Care.Demonstrate a music performing proficiency and ability to create an effective therapeutic environment for Patient/Family.Provide Music therapy and documents Patient/Family assessment, progress towards goals, applied interventions and clinical outcomes in the electronic medical record according to professional standards and Empath Health guidelines,Attends memorial services of patients for closure and support of family when appropriate. Why Join Empath Health? Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All. What You'll Need Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Music Therapy from four-year College or university required. Minimum of two (2) years paid experience in music therapy preferred.Credentialed as a Music Therapist – Board Certified (MT-BC); Continuing Education: As required for licensure.Music performing proficiency and ability to create an effective therapeutic environment for Patient/Family.For field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation, which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file. Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All. Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support. Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life. At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful. Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health's online employment application, please contact HRTalentAcquisition@EmpathHealth.org. Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. For more information, please refer to this machine-readable PDF to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If viewing in HTML, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal in English or Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal in Spanish.