Use the Power of Music to Help Patients Heal and Thrive
What We’re Looking For:
A compassionate, creative Music Therapist who can develop individualized patient activity plans using music and musical instruments to support assessment, treatment, and patient development.
Someone who can provide music instruction, monitor patient behavior and progress, and evaluate patient response to treatment for the age population served.
One year of experience in a medical or psychiatric setting.
Master’s degree in a health-related field preferred.
Active Music Therapist – Board Certification (MT-BC) granted by the Certification Board for Music Therapist (CBMT).
Knowledge of applicable HIPAA regulations, patient documentation standards, and safety practices appropriate to the role.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.
A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.
Professional development and support.
Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program.
We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.
Check out our employee perks: https://www.brgeneral.org/about/careers/perks
What You Will Do:
Develop patient activity plans involving music or musical instruments to enhance patient assessment and development. Provide music instruction, monitor patient behavior and progress, and periodically evaluate patient progress and response to treatment for the age population served, as defined in the department’s scope of service.
Complete patient assessments and treatments, including planning and implementing treatment programs based on assessment results, discharge goals, and interdisciplinary team goals.
Evaluate patient progress toward goals and document patient assessments, treatments, patient records, billing procedures, and productivity management according to department standards.
Provide patient and family teaching related to recreational interests and activities, adapt the environment to support patient progress, and organize group activities that promote social integration and leisure-time activities.
Work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members to support comprehensive patient programs, discharge goals, team conferences, patient planning, and patient-related meetings.
Assess and support discharge planning activities and make appropriate recommendations regarding discharge needs.
Provide staff training, attend continuing education and mandatory meetings, function in multiple clinical areas, and work at multiple location sites as needed.
Participate in department management tasks, supervise and train therapy students, provide in-services and training for volunteers and hospital staff, and recommend process improvements, equipment, or supplies that may enhance the program.
Perform other duties and special projects as required, completing assigned projects by the due date.
What Sets BRG Apart:
At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical – what you do here matters.
With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.
Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and take the next step in your career with us.
