Music Therapist / MT

Overview

Join Rehab Without Walls as a Music Therapist (MT) in Austin, TX.  Support clients by applying neurologic principles of music therapy to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. Enjoy schedule flexibility & clinical autonomy, while collaborating and co-treating with a dynamic team of therapists.  Start making a meaningful impact with your career today!

Responsibilities

• Performs an evaluation, assessing the needs of the person receiving services, and sets measurable objectives that are formulated in conjunction with the rehabilitation team
• Administers direct music therapy treatment to provide habilitative and rehabilitative services
• Plans and organizes music therapeutic activities in accordance with patients' needs, capabilities, and interests
• Observes and evaluates patients' reactions to various experiences, adjusts treatment to achieve maximum results
• Communicates patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, family members, as applicable
• Consults with and works closely with other disciplines in ways music therapy goals can support patient meeting their Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech goals
• Observes, documents, and reports changes in the condition of the person served to the clinical coordinator, PM/DCM, attending physician, and other treatment team members as appropriate
• Provides training to the person receiving services, and as appropriate, all others involved in that person’s rehabilitation. Analyzes and documents the result of any training
• Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state, and federal regulations
• Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, HIPAA and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy
• Maintains current license as Music Therapist, if required by state of practice
• Maintains state license as Music or Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC) by the Certification Board for Music Therapy (CBMT), depending on state requirements
• Knowledge of the various appropriate music therapy activities used for the therapeutic treatment of individuals with neurologic disorders
• Previous post graduate work experience as music therapist is preferred
• Demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) or CPR certification in accordance state regulations
• Has reliable transportation and is able to travel to/from multiple assignments/locations daily