Music Therapist Hospice
Listed compensation
$23.25-$34.9/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home.
Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Per Diem HSP Music Therapist is responsible for assessing patient needs and providing music therapy services as part of an interdisciplinary hospice care team. This role supports the emotional, psychosocial, and physical well-being of patients and families by incorporating individualized music therapy interventions into the overall plan of care.
Primary Responsibilities
Assess patient needs and develop individualized music therapy care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team
- Provide music therapy interventions to support symptom management, emotional well-being, and quality of life
- Collaborate with clinical staff, caregivers, and families to integrate music therapy into overall patient care plans
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of therapy sessions, patient responses, and care plan updates
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care coordination and patient outcomes
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy or related field from an accredited program
- Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC)
- 1+ years of experience in music therapy, healthcare, hospice, or related setting
- 1+ years of experience working with patients with chronic, serious, or end-of-life conditions
- Demonstrated solid interpersonal, communication, and therapeutic skills
- Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health environments
- 1+ years of experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- 1+ years of experience supporting patients and families with end-of-life care needs
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $23.25 to $34.90 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
The music therapist will assess patient needs and provide individualized music therapy interventions to support emotional, physical, and psychosocial well-being. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team to integrate these services into the overall plan of care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy and possess Board Certification (MT-BC). At least one year of experience in healthcare, hospice, or working with patients with chronic or end-of-life conditions is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 1,513 active listings.
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 20% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $48k–$73k | Mental Health Therapy median $94k (middle half $85k–$114k)80 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$68k in purchasing power | South Dakota index 88.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in South Dakota | 23 active | 7,891 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% remote · 20% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Counselor listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 15% offer loan repayment13,599 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,513 active listings |
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$60k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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