Neurologic Music Therapist

Position OverviewMedRhythms is looking for a passionate and driven Neurologic Music Therapist to join their fast-growing clinical team in Boston. This position will be responsible for providing high-quality Neurologic Music Therapy to a range of clients of all ages and different neurologic diagnoses. The position will facilitate individual and group sessions, and will work both in-home and within our partnering hospital facilities, including Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (Top Rehabilitation Hospital in the U.S.), which can include inpatient, outpatient, long-term medical, and community settings as well as teletherapy.ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate 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 “in-home” 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.Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to provide the highest quality of care to our patients/clients.Provide NMT sessions effectively across the healthcare continuum including: telehealth, in-home, outpatient, and inpatient.Maintain patient confidentiality as mandated by HIPAA.Clean/sanitize instruments and/or equipment with appropriate materials.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.We’re looking for you to bringMust hold MT-BC credential and NMT credential (NMT/F Preferred)Strong clinical skills in administering NMT interventionsAbility to be flexible and operate in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication SkillsSelf-Motivated, possessing grit and energyDedication and commitment to MedRhythms’ mission of access and improving patient careMust have a vehicle and be willing to drive to clients

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