Remote Neurologic Music Therapist, Telehealth

Summary

Join MedRhythms Therapy as a Neurologic Music Therapist and contribute to improving the lives of those afflicted with neurologic injury or disease. This role involves providing high-quality Neurologic Music Therapy to virtual clients, facilitating individual and group sessions, and working in the telehealth setting.

Requirements

• Must hold MT-BC credential and NMT credential (NMT/F Preferred)
• Strong clinical skills in administering NMT interventions
• Ability to be flexible and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated, possessing grit and energy
• Dedication and commitment to MedRhythms’ mission of access and improving patient care

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge in various diagnoses related to neurological injury or disease (i.e. TBI, stroke, PD, MS, DOC, etc.)
• Demonstrate knowledge in various clinical presentations resulting from a neurologic injury or disease (i.e. aphasia, apraxia, left neglect, gait deficits, etc.)
• Conduct an individual evaluation/assessment and develop a treatment plan using appropriate assessment tools with individualized therapeutic nonmusical goals and objectives
• Implement NMT interventions within the sensorimotor, speech and language, and cognitive domains
• Evaluate patient/client progress through progress reports and documentation of sessions
• Update goals/objectives as needed when met within the treatment plan and complete discharge summaries when appropriate
• Develop exercise programs and resources for patients/clients to complete individually
• Communicate and consult with interdisciplinary teams, parents/guardians, caregivers, other professionals as needed within therapeutic scope about progress
• Maintain patient confidentiality as mandated by HIPAA
• Attend and participate in supervision as requested and recommended by the Clinical Director/Supervisor
• Attend professional development opportunities to maintain credential and advance clinical skills
• Provide presentations/in-services to various audiences about NMT and those that MedRhythms serves
• Provide supervision to practicum and internship students if applicable and training provided

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability
• Bonus potential
• Paid time off (vacation, sick and parental)