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Moments Hospice
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Music Therapist (Hospice)

Counselor / TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$32/hr

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Job Description

At Moments Hospice, we never want our staff to have to stress about their commute. That’s why our winning compensation package includes a fleet car benefit option with gas and insurance covered. Enjoy a vehicle for both business and personal use at a minimal cost to you. We fuel more than just your career when you join our team – apply now!

Why Join Moments Hospice? Unleash the power of music at Moments Hospice! As a Music Therapist, you'll play a vital role in alleviating patients' symptoms through personalized music therapy interventions. Make a real difference by creating a more peaceful and comfortable environment for patients during their final days.

Thrive in a rewarding environment with clear expectations, on-call support, and opportunities for professional growth through structured training and educational development programs. Embrace the autonomy and variety of hospice care while collaborating directly with our clinical team.

Moments Hospice fosters a collaborative spirit, where you can contribute to our team's success and achieve your musical and therapeutic goals. Join our team and become a Music Therapist making a lasting impact on patients and their families!

Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Master's degree in Music Therapy from an accredited program
  • Must be Board Certified as a Music Therapist by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).
  • Musical intelligence with a variety of instrument experience
  • Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort providing specialized care to the terminally ill

Effective Written and Verbal Communication Skills

  • Ability to follow all safety rules and regulations (Vulnerable Adult/Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to Know)
  • Valid Driver’s license

Responsibilities

  • Lead and assist patients in music therapy interventions
  • Reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, isolation, agitation, etc. through music
  • Educate the clinical team on music therapy appropriateness and contraindications

Maintain accurate records (clinical notes, charts, coordination notes) within 24 hours of sessions and update as needed

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Company car with fuel and insurance covered
  • Company cell phone
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO accruing immediately
  • 401(k) with company matching

$28 - $32 an hour

Apply Now: We make it easy for you to apply and join our team. Experience a career that not only meets your professional goals but also provides a supportive community committed to your success.

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Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient symptom managementClinical documentationInstrument proficiencyHIPAA complianceSafety regulationsInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Music Therapist (Hospice) at Moments Hospice a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,885 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,885 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$58k–$67kMental Health Therapy median $54k (middle half $39k–$61k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$71k in purchasing powerIowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Iowa96 active7,870 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 57% remote · 28% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIowa Counselor listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 11% offer loan repayment174 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+1.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,885 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Moments Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Golden Valley , Minnesota
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Company car with fuel and insurance covered
Company cell phone
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO accruing immediately
401(k) with company matching

Living in Cedar Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k
Typical market rent
$1,274/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Cedar Rapids, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.