Music Therapist

Job Location:

Waverly, IA 50677, Join Cedar Valley Hospice, a trusted not-for-profit organization with multiple local and national awards for high-quality, exceptional end-of-life care, including the area’s only 5-star hospice for patient care (awarded by Medicare.gov).

As a Music Therapist, you will provide individualized music therapy services to hospice patients and their families to promote comfort, enhance quality of life, and support physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual well-being throughout the end-of-life experience. The Music Therapist works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to assess patient and family needs, develop appropriate interventions, and support the overall plan of care.

Services may be provided in patient homes, healthcare facilities, the Cedar Valley Hospice Hospice Home, and other locations throughout the CVH service area.

Cedar Valley Hospice’s “One Team, One Mission” mentality means we support each other and that every Cedar Valley Hospice employee plays a vital role in our organization’s story. We are the premier hospice provider serving 15 counties with offices in Waterloo, Grundy Center, Independence and Waverly, and are committed to helping patients live fully and comfortably wherever they call home.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• A supportive, team-focused culture
• A family-friendly work environment
• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package and 401(k)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) benefits

Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (40 hours per week)

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from an accredited program required.
• Must either hold a current Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) credential through the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) or be in the process of completing Board Certification.
• Music therapy experience in hospice or a healthcare environment preferred.
• Knowledge of music therapy techniques and interventions appropriate for individuals experiencing serious illness, end-of-life, grief, and loss.
• Proficiency with at least one accompanying musical instrument and ability to use music effectively as a therapeutic intervention.
• Strong understanding of patient and family needs related to comfort, emotional expression, communication, meaningful activity, social connection, and spiritual support.
• Current Iowa driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the CVH service area.

• Provide individualized music therapy to hospice patients and families in homes, healthcare facilities, and locations throughout the CVH service area.
• Review referrals, assess patient and family needs, and develop individualized music therapy goals and interventions.
• Deliver and adapt music therapy interventions to promote comfort, quality of life, relaxation, and connection.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support holistic patient and family care.
• Complete and maintain required documentation.

• Ability to move up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to alternate between sitting, standing, and moving throughout the workday
• Must be able to travel to patient homes, healthcare facilities, the Hospice Home, and other Cedar Valley Hospice locations as needed
• Pre-employment/post-offer physical, TB, and drug screen required

Cedar Valley Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. Cedar Valley Hospice prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.