Hospice Music Therapist (Contract)

• Job Location: Benaroya Community Services - Seattle, WA
• Position Type: Contractor
• Salary Range: $50.00 - $60.00Hourly
• Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
• Job Category: Health Care

Kline Galland's Hospice team provide one-to-one health care for seniors living throughout the Puget Sound region. Services are customized and provided by professionals when and where you need them most, often in the comfort of your home. It's all part of our Continuum of Care and caring that is never-ending.

We are hiring for a Full time Hospice Music Therapist (contract): -$50-$60/hr for direct patient care-$35/hr initial orientation time -$25/hr for administrative time (travel time, chart review, clinical and billing documentation) Responsibilities: Provide consistent professional music therapy support in accordance with Hospice protocols and accepted certification practices Be flexible with your schedule, supporting the needs of the patient Follow infection control guidelines per agency standard Communicate to RN Case Manager or Nurse Supervisor all occurrences involving patient issues that require attention Handle patient questions and concerns professionally and courteously Maintain a positive attitude and contribute toward a quality work environment Qualifications: Must be a graduate of an accredited Music Therapy program Knowledge of principles, concepts and methodology of music therapy appropriate for chronically-terminally ill patients Ability to develop rapport, create a safe environment, and a mode of expression through music for patients and families Must have effective communication skills and be able to follow instructions to complete work as schedule Must maintain CPR certification Must carry current liability and malpractice insurance Must maintain applicable license by obtaining the necessary contact hours and competency Experience in home health or hospice preferred Must present proof of a current driver's license and have a dependable insured automobile We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

About Kline Galland Kline Galland is a Seattle-based, full-service senior health care resource. For over 108 years, Kline Galland has served the King County senior care needs. Kline Galland's mission is driven by Jewish values that honor aging by providing exceptional senior care delivered by exceptional people.

Today Kline Galland serves over 15,000 residents, patients and family members yearly.

Kline Galland is the trusted partner of over 60 community referral programs and remains Washington State's only hospice operated within a Jewish environment, and hosts the largest Transitional Care/Rehab unit in the state of Washington.